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

5/22/2022
Builders FirstSource unveils first corporate responsibility report
The report details steps taken to improve corporate governance, operational efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

Andy Carlo
5/19/2022
The Building Center grows in S.C.
A recently acquired property will serve as the company’s third roof and truss manufacturing facility.

Andy Carlo
5/19/2022
Milwaukee Tool starts construction in Mississippi
The 563,000-square-foot location will focus on power tools and accessories along with repairs.

Andy Carlo
5/19/2022
L&W Supply branches out in Minneapolis
The building materials distributor has opened its third location in the market.

Andy Carlo
5/19/2022
Tractor Supply raises big funds for 4-H
The Paper Clover campaign benefits 4-H youth education programs, including camps and conferences.

Andy Carlo
5/19/2022
Avon Plastics names new CFO
Ryan Guggenberger brings 23 years of finance experience to the manufacturer.

Andy Carlo
5/18/2022
May means All Stars at HBSDealer
Our new digital edition features the best in hardware retailing from all 50 states.

Andy Carlo
5/18/2022
EYE on RETAIL: FedEx expands pilot of self-driving trucks
The parcel delivery giant is adding a commercial lane in Texas in collaboration with Aurora Innovation Inc.

Andy Carlo
5/18/2022
Existing-home sales decline in April
The median existing-home price for all housing types has increased for 122 consecutive months.

Andy Carlo
5/17/2022
Mid-Cape Home Centers expands ‘Fleet of Hope’
The Massachusetts dealer has unveiled delivery trucks promoting Big Brothers Big Sisters and mental health awareness.

Andy Carlo