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

3/24/2024
Rival Holdings invests in robotic home builder
AUAR is licensing its technology to build low-energy homes.

Andy Carlo
3/24/2024
NLBMDA reaffirms Capitol Hill priorities
A new tax package and affordable housing are among the association’s key goals.

Andy Carlo
3/24/2024
Tractor Supply partners with Martha Stewart
The line, including clothing, will launch at 50 select stores and online.

Andy Carlo
3/24/2024
New home sales slip in February
Sales in the West soar by 43.4% on a year-over-year basis.

Andy Carlo
3/21/2024
The Quikrete Industry Dashboard
While housing numbers show strong gains, so do gas prices.

Andy Carlo
3/21/2024
3 new branches for Beacon
The distributor has opened new locations in Florida and Michigan.

Andy Carlo
3/20/2024
Modern Mill ACRE shiplap siding receives WUI certification
The wood-alternative product has been tested in accordance with the California fire code.

Andy Carlo
3/20/2024
Hancock Lumber makes retail leadership moves
Team Hancock veterans Eric Dolloff and Mike Boulet have new roles at the Maine prodealer.

Andy Carlo
3/20/2024
Existing-home sales surge ahead
February sees existing single-family home sales ascend by 10.3%.

Andy Carlo
3/20/2024
NAHB Chairman issues statement housing plan
The home builder association commends the New Democrat Coalition’s Housing Action Plan.

Andy Carlo