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

10/18/2022
Kodiak expands in the South
The dealer has acquired Sunrise Builders Supply with operations in Mississippi and Tennessee.

Andy Carlo
10/18/2022
TAL Holdings grows in Washington
A new store and lumberyard have opened under the Marson and Marson Lumber banner.

Andy Carlo
10/18/2022
Housing starts drop in September
Total residential building permits see a 1.4% increase for the month.

Andy Carlo
10/17/2022
ABC Supply acquires Kaycan
The move brings 24 manufacturing and distribution locations on board along with annual revenue of $472 million.

Andy Carlo
10/17/2022
SRS Distribution and Hover update tech partnership
Hover and SRS Distribution’s Direct Ordering integration takes into account a contractor’s unique pricing and installation preferences.

Andy Carlo
10/17/2022
Avon Plastics hires new VP of sales and marketing
Doug DeLuca brings 30 years of home improvement expertise to Avon.

Andy Carlo
10/17/2022
Dealer members gather in Philly for LMC Expo
Reps from Boise Cascade, Roseburg, and Culpeper Wood Preservers share updates on the state of the industry.

Andy Carlo
10/17/2022
Builder confidence down 10 straight months
Home builder sentiment for new single-family homes hits lowest level since 2012.

Andy Carlo
10/16/2022
HIRI expects further decelerated spending
Home improvement spending could grow by just 1.5% next year, according to a new forecast.

Andy Carlo
10/16/2022
L&W Supply promotes Bastian to branch manager
The Fort Collins, Colo. manager brings 30 years of industry experience.

Andy Carlo