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

5/9/2022
Equipment and tool rental could see 11% growth this year
Construction equipment rental is expected to see 13% growth this year to total $41.7 billion in revenue.

Andy Carlo
5/9/2022
Banner first quarter for Builders FirstSource
Core organic sales increased by 15% in the first quarter as commodity price inflation contributed 12.8% to net sales.

Andy Carlo
5/8/2022
AZEK and Russin partner for Captivate trim and siding
The exclusive Captivate line includes a range of profiles complementary to a variety of architectural styles.

Andy Carlo
5/8/2022
Kodiak Interiors Group makes leadership moves
Interiors Group President Doug Rapier moves to an advisory role as Greg Ulvedal and Kirk Dryden are promoted.

Andy Carlo
5/5/2022
Beacon swings to a profit in Q1
Residential roofing product sales increased 21.8% in the first quarter.

Andy Carlo
5/5/2022
Floor & Decor sales jump 32%
The company opened 9 new warehouse stores and 3 design centers in Q1.

Andy Carlo
5/5/2022
Boise Cascade doubles down on profits
First quarter wood product sales rise 29%.

Andy Carlo
5/4/2022
84 Lumber donates to Roc Solid Foundation
The foundation builds playsets for children battling cancer and received the donation on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Andy Carlo
5/4/2022
Sales edge ahead at Central Garden & Pet
The supplier’s garden segment sees a 3% increase in sales for the second quarter.

Andy Carlo
5/4/2022
EYE on RETAIL: NRF says economy will move forward despite risks
The National Retail Federation predicts a modest slowdown from recent fast-paced growth.

Andy Carlo