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

2/28/2024
Pending home sales drop in January
The NAR says consumers remain sensitive to mortgage rates.

Andy Carlo
2/27/2024
Beacon reaches record Q4 sales
Residential roofing product sales increased by more than 20%.

Andy Carlo
2/27/2024
Consumer Confidence sags in February
The Expectations Index also sees a dropoff.

Andy Carlo
2/26/2024
Trex sales edge ahead
As profits decline in the fourth quarter, the company’s net income grows 11% for the year.

Andy Carlo
2/26/2024
R.P. Lumber acquiring Iowa's Schrock Lumber
The 60-year old dealer will provide R.P. Lumber with its sixth location in the Hawkeye State.

Andy Carlo
2/26/2024
84 Lumber plans more California expansion moves
The prodealer has acquired assets from West Coast Lumber.

Andy Carlo
2/25/2024
New home sales gain ground in January
The latest report is 1.8% above the January 2023 estimate.

Andy Carlo
2/25/2024
LMC provides updates on Guy C. Lee's multifamily venture
The North Carolina prodealer is also celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

Andy Carlo
2/25/2024
Simpson Strong-Tie bolsters national sales team
Several additions and promotions include new directors of national accounts.

Andy Carlo
2/25/2024
NAR partners with Curbio contractor service
NAR members and their clients receive free access to Curbio’s “Build Your Own” estimate app, offering free repair estimates.

Andy Carlo