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

6/4/2023
Simpson Strong-Tie acquiring PIERESEARCH
PIERESEARCH offers a range of tested products for the deep foundation and earth retention industries.

Andy Carlo
6/4/2023
Builders FirstSource raises a record amount for charity
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a big winner at recent golf outing.

Andy Carlo
6/4/2023
Cameron Ashley expands LP partnership in Louisiana
Three Louisiana distribution centers will now carry a full line of LP Structural Solutions.

Andy Carlo
6/4/2023
NRF Survey: Consumers say retail crime is increasing
The National Retail Federation reports consumers point to retail theft as having an impact on the price of goods.

Andy Carlo
6/1/2023
Construction job openings rise as hiring stalls
Residential special trade contractor hiring is flat in May at 2.328 million jobs.

Andy Carlo
6/1/2023
DSI names new territory manager
Jason Lewis will cover North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois.

Andy Carlo
6/1/2023
Jeld-Wen names new EVP and general counsel
Jas Hayes brings more than 20 years of legal experience for publicly traded global companies.

Andy Carlo
5/31/2023
ABC Supply donates $3 million to Homes For Our Troops
The donation and fundraiser were held in conjunction with the 107th Indianapolis 500.

Andy Carlo
5/31/2023
Dealers look to solve the driver shortage
As freight volume continues to increase across the nation, dealers look to attract more carriers.

Andy Carlo
5/31/2023
With supply limited, more home buyers turn to new construction
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage hit 7.24% this week compared to 7.20% a week ago.

Andy Carlo