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

2/23/2022
JCHS: Metro home improvement spending expected to surge
At least 20 metro markets could see expenditures rise by 14%.

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
2/22/2022
A $1 billion year for Anchor Peabody and LBM transactions
The investment banking firm was involved in four of the previous year's largest LBM transactions.

Andy Carlo
2/22/2022
ABC: Construction industry needs 650,000 more workers
The number of construction workers ages 25-54 fell 8% over the past decade.

Andy Carlo
2/22/2022
LL Flooring sales, profits lag in Q4
The specialty flooring retailer says sales to pros saw double-digit growth.

Andy Carlo
2/22/2022
EnsembleIQ unveils 'Tech Transformation' series
The innovative digital experiences are designed to help business leaders make informed decisions and gain a competitive advantage.

Andy Carlo
2/22/2022
Exec moves and solid Q4 from Koppers
Company veterans Tracie McCormick and Daniel Skrovanek have been promoted to new roles.

Andy Carlo
2/21/2022
Mixed Q4 results for LP Building Solutions
Sales for the full year jump 63% for the building products manufacturer.

Andy Carlo
2/21/2022
Jeld-Wen revenue rises in Q4
The door and window manufacturer said that fourth quarter revenue included an 11% price increase.

Andy Carlo