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

11/27/2022
US LBM matching Meals on Wheels donations
For Giving Tuesday, the US LBM Foundation is matching contributions to the assistance program.

Andy Carlo
11/27/2022
Builders FirstSource raises stock repurchase plan by $1 billion
Since August 2021, the mega dealer has repurchased more than 62 million shares of its common stock.

Andy Carlo
11/27/2022
NLBMDA pushes for Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act
The association says the act could lead to more than two million housing units over the next decade.

Andy Carlo
11/22/2022
Tropical Forest Products applauds endangered species move
While Ipe and Camaru are not endangered, new regulations are designed to ensure their longevity.

Andy Carlo
11/22/2022
Lowe's Tool Rental rises in Florida
New store will feature a 4,000 sq. ft. rental space, replete with mechanic shop and demo area.

Andy Carlo
11/21/2022
Floor & Decor expands in Austin market
Floor & Decor now operates more than 30 locations in Texas.

Andy Carlo
11/21/2022
Central Garden & Pet reports loss in Q4
Sales in both the garden and pet segments decline 4% for the quarter.

Andy Carlo
11/21/2022
Associated Builders and Contractors elects new chairman
Milton Graugnard is executive vice president at Cajun Industries in Baton Rouge, La.

Andy Carlo
11/20/2022
Flitman steps down as CEO of Builders FirstSource
Executive Vice President and company veteran Dave Rush has been named interim CEO.

Andy Carlo
11/20/2022
ARA projects single digit growth in coming years
Following rapid growth over the past two years, equipment rental revenue could increase by just 3.4% in 2023.

Andy Carlo