Andy Carlo

Andy Carlo

LBM Editor

Author Profile

Andy Carlo has written about the lumber and building material industry, along with hardware and home improvement retail markets, since 2001.

Carlo wrote for HBSDealer's predecessors, National Home Center News and Home Channel News from 2001 until 2007. The LBM and Social Media Editor has written for a number of industry publications prior to joining HBSDealer in October 2017.

Prior to writing about the industry, Carlo worked for DM Construction, a New York-based residential custom home builder and remodeler in addition to writing for and managing several regional newspapers.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

7/19/2020
Sherwood Lumber distributing MoistureShield
Distribution coverage area includes all of New England, Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.

Andy Carlo
7/19/2020
ABC Supply pledges millions to pair of causes
The building materials is donating to Make-A-Wish and Homes For Our Troops.

Andy Carlo
7/19/2020
NAHB outlines next relief package priorities
Provisions include investing in workforce training programs along with increasing aid to state and local governments.

Andy Carlo
7/19/2020
LAT names Tim Moore as Texas Unity Dinner honoree
The general counsel at Cassity Jones Lumber will be honored on Oct. 21.

Andy Carlo
7/16/2020
Ace names new Emery Jensen president and GM
Prior to her promotion, Alison Dowell served as vice president of operations at Emery Jensen.

Andy Carlo
7/16/2020
Sales, profits tumble at PPG
Paint manufacturer says sales volumes fall 24% in Q2 due to the impacts of COVID-19.

Andy Carlo
7/16/2020
NAHB says remodelers are busy and optimistic
The latest Remodeling Market Index indicates that conditions have improved since the first quarter.

Andy Carlo
7/16/2020
HBSDealer Stock Watch: Friday's results
Industry stocks finished Friday trading on a mixed note following several days of gains.

Andy Carlo
7/16/2020
Housing starts soar in June
Single-family starts rise more than 17% as permits demonstrate continued strength.

Andy Carlo
7/16/2020
Lowe’s and Home Depot make masks mandatory
Home improvement giants will require shoppers to wear masks or protective face coverings while in stores.

Andy Carlo