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

2/28/2022
Nation's Best acquires Weiss Do it Best Lumber
The acquisition marks the second Arkansas location for Nation’s Best.

Andy Carlo
2/27/2022
Beacon releases inaugural CSR Report
New report outlines Beacon’s commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen.

Andy Carlo
2/27/2022
ARA forecasts strong rental growth for 2022
Construction and industrial equipment rental revenue is expected to lead the way with a 12% increase.

Andy Carlo
2/24/2022
'Mass Timber Competition' is accepting entries
The competition is designed to help expand the use of mass timber building solutions.

Andy Carlo
2/24/2022
PDIS Update: Heavyweight LBM experts ready for D.C.
Topics for the live, in-person event include supply chain issues, an economic outlook, succession planning, and legislative updates.

Andy Carlo
2/24/2022
Pending home sales slow down in January
Added inflation and rising mortgage rates are likely to place even more pressure on the market.

Andy Carlo
2/24/2022
Canfor selling British Columbia forest tenure
In a separate agreement, the lumber producer is selling its Mackenzie facility.

Andy Carlo
2/24/2022
Floor & Decor has big Q4 sales and bigger expansion plans
The specialty home improvement retailer sees 500 warehouse stores as its destiny.

Andy Carlo
2/23/2022
SRS Distribution partners with Rubicon
Rubicon will bring waste and recycling digital initiatives to nearly 600 SRS locations.

Andy Carlo
2/23/2022
Eye on Retail: Aaron's acquiring BrandsMart
BrandsMart operates 10 locations in Georgia and Florida along with a fast-growing e-commerce busness.

Andy Carlo