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

7/24/2022
Survey: More home builders say sales are weaker than expected
The latest BTIG/Homesphere Builder Survey hits a record low.

Andy Carlo
7/24/2022
Building Industry Partners welcomes new operating partner
Industry veteran Jeff Cook joins the LBM-focused investment firm.

Andy Carlo
7/21/2022
UFP Industries sees big profits in Q2
Construction sales jumped 32% to $975 million for the quarter.

Andy Carlo
7/20/2022
NLBMDA Fleet and Delivery Survey deadline is July 22
The survey is gauging interest and the need for a new fleet safety program.

Andy Carlo
7/20/2022
Tractor Supply cranks up sales in Q2
The farm and ranch retailer has revised and raised its financial expectations for 2022.

Andy Carlo
7/20/2022
Western Forest Products acquiring Calvert assets
The deal includes glulam inventory production facilities as Western looks to increase Mass Timber materials output.

Andy Carlo
7/20/2022
Eye on Retail: Experts weigh in on June sales
Industry authorities sound off on June's retail sales increase.

Andy Carlo
7/19/2022
Cameron Ashley moves to larger Houston distribution center
The new facility is three times the size of its predecessor.

Andy Carlo
7/19/2022
LP Building Solutions reaches a major milestone
LP returns to the New York Stock Exchange to commemorate its 50th anniversary.

Andy Carlo
7/19/2022
Existing-home sales fall for fifth straight month
The median existing-home price for all housing types in June is up 13.4%.

Andy Carlo