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

2/17/2022
January is a big month for existing-home sales
The median existing single-family home price is up 15.9% from a year ago.

Andy Carlo
2/17/2022
ToughBuilt completes $5 million direct offering
Proceeds from the offering will be used for working capital.

Andy Carlo
2/17/2022
Builders FirstSource launches $1 billion repurchase plan
In 2021, the pro dealer giant completed a $2 billion stock repurchase program.

Andy Carlo
2/17/2022
PalmShell cladding from Smith & Fong
The new cladding range is made from solid palmwood with an easy-to-install groove/lap system.

Andy Carlo
2/16/2022
HBSDealer observing Presidents Day
Our offices will be closed on Feb. 21 with the HBSDealer newsletter returning on Feb. 22.

Andy Carlo
2/16/2022
BlueLinx names new Chief People Officer
Kevin Alan Henry brings more than 30 years of experience to the building products distributor.

Andy Carlo
2/16/2022
DSI expands partnership with Palmer-Donavin
A new Kentucky distribution facility will extend DSI’s reach into Tennessee.

Andy Carlo
2/15/2022
Canfor cutting sawmill production
A decrease in the region’s sustainable timber supply forces the elimination of a lumber production line.

Andy Carlo
2/15/2022
Avon Plastics partners with Encompass Building Materials
Encompass will distribute Armadillo decking and TurboClip fasteners.

Andy Carlo
2/15/2022
LP SVP Everhart recognized for her 'influence' in Nashville
Robin Everhart has been named a 2022 “Women of Influence” honoree.

Andy Carlo