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

6/16/2020
Housing permits show strength in May
As starts edge upward, sIngle-family housing permits jump nearly 12%.

Andy Carlo
6/16/2020
Revised PPP loan forgiveness guidance and applications
The Small Business Administration has published a new EZ version of the PPP loan forgiveness application.

Andy Carlo
6/15/2020
WD-40 names new board member
Graciela Monteagudo has been appointed to the company's board of directors.

Andy Carlo
6/15/2020
Builder confidence soars in June
Home builders report increased demand in single-family buyer traffic.

Andy Carlo
6/15/2020
US LBM Foundation donates to Meals on Wheels
The donation will assist increased demand for services in the Northeast and Midwest.

Andy Carlo
6/15/2020
Sparr Building & Farm Supply expanding in Florida
Pandemic DIY sales and strong economy help propel dealer to its best year to date.

Andy Carlo
6/15/2020
Lowe’s Canada recognized for battery recycling
Last year the retailer recovered 25,600 pounds of batteries across Canada.

Andy Carlo
6/14/2020
Jeske Hardware names new Texas account manager
Industry veteran Andy Long will develop customer relations in the Lone Star state.

Andy Carlo
6/14/2020
Royal introduces new black soffit products
The product creates a distinctive accent when used in porch ceilings and overhangs.

Andy Carlo
6/14/2020
New PPP guidance for felony convictions
The eligibility threshold for felony histories has been reduced to one year.

Andy Carlo