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

12/14/2021
National Lumber's Kevin Costa is new MRLDA president
The business analyst wants to spread the word about career opportunities in the LBM industry.

Andy Carlo
12/13/2021
More Texas expansion for ABC Supply
Lufkin is the latest opening for the roofing and building materials distributor.

Andy Carlo
12/13/2021
LL Flooring expands in California and Washington
Each new store features design centers where associates can collaborate with customers and professionals.

Andy Carlo
12/13/2021
Knauf Insulation increasing production
A 30% rise in volume looks to meet the demand for sustainable insulation products.

Andy Carlo
12/12/2021
Russin adds to sales force
The New York building products distributor has added Kimberly Rodriguez and Brendan Carney to its outside sales team.

Andy Carlo
12/12/2021
Retail leaders ask Congress for crime wave crackdown
The Home Depot CEO Craig Menear and Target CEO Brian Cornell are among 20 retail executives asking for new legislation.

Andy Carlo
12/12/2021
Shepley Wood Products joins Kodiak
The Hyannis, Mass.-based dealer operates three locations on Cape Cod and Nantucket.

Andy Carlo
12/12/2021
YBC acquires Allensville Planing Mill
The deal includes three True Value locations in addition to manufacturing operations.

Andy Carlo
12/9/2021
NLBMDA Alert: Senate repeals Biden vaccination mandate
The association has worked with senators to raise awareness of the mandate's impact on the LBM industry and supply chain.

Andy Carlo
12/9/2021
Simpson Strong-Tie unveils new education resources
A new curriculum has been created for students in structural or civil engineering, construction management, and architecture.

Andy Carlo