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

8/23/2022
LP Building Solutions opens new global headquarters
The workspace is situated on the top two floors of the Creative Office Building in Nashville.

Andy Carlo
8/23/2022
Tractor Supply breaks ground on mammoth Arkansas distribution center
Scheduled to open in 2023, this will be the retailer’s 10th and largest distribution center.

Andy Carlo
8/23/2022
BIP's latest venture focused on fire protection and safety
BIP acquires Valley Fire Protection Systems, one of the largest sprinkler contractors in the greater Chicago market.

Andy Carlo
8/22/2022
New home sales drop in July
The average new home sales price shoots up nearly 20% for the month.

Andy Carlo
8/22/2022
LP NovaCore Thermal Insulated Sheathing now available
The sheathing insulation panels are dual-layered and designed to minimize temperature fluctuations within structures.

Andy Carlo
8/22/2022
84 Lumber, Kodiak, and SRS make Inc. 5000
The list ranks the fastest-growing, privately held companies in the United States.

Andy Carlo
8/21/2022
BlueTape raises $55 million for new construction financing
New funding gives BlueTape the resources to continue providing payments and financing for the construction industry.

Andy Carlo
8/21/2022
Multifamily confidence withers in Q2
The NAHB says multifamily builders “need to be cautious” given recession concerns.

Andy Carlo
8/21/2022
SRS Distribution partners with Women in Trucking
Women In Trucking is a non-profit organization with a mission to encourage the employment and success of female drivers.

Andy Carlo
8/17/2022
Texas Comptroller Hegar to address LAT
Glenn Hegar was elected as Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in November 2014.

Andy Carlo