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

7/12/2020
COVID-19 safety is a priority for NAHB
NAHB Chairman urges residential construction workers to follow coronavirus guidance on the job site.

Andy Carlo
7/12/2020
HBSDealer Stock Watch: Monday's numbers

Andy Carlo
7/12/2020
Lumber prices sizzle in the summer
DIY lumber demand helps push prices to the highest level in two years.

Andy Carlo
7/12/2020
Oldcastle APG acquires B&B Bedding
B&B produces mulch and soil while serving retail customers in the Midwest.

Andy Carlo
7/12/2020
Tractor Supply awards veterans
The farm and ranch retailer has awarded $1,000 gift cards to military veterans across the country.

Andy Carlo
7/12/2020
84 Lumber launches hiring drive
The pro dealer wants to hire 200 new Manager Trainees before the end of the third quarter.

Andy Carlo
7/5/2020
NLBMDA seeking member action for OSHA crane rule
OSHA repealed the material delivery exemption for crane use in a 2016 Letter of Interpretation.

Andy Carlo
7/5/2020
Culpeper launches new site
The new website is designed for homeowners, contractors, and dealers.

Andy Carlo
7/1/2020
U.S. economy adds 4.8 million jobs in June
Construction employment increases by 158,000 in June.

Andy Carlo
7/1/2020
NLBMDA applauds House approval of Moving Forward Act
The $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill provides increased funding for roads, bridges, schools, and housing.

Andy Carlo