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

12/9/2021
LP Building Solutions releases initial ESG Report
The document outlines LP's five sustainability pillars: governance, people, environment, products, and community.

Andy Carlo
12/9/2021
New Year’s name change for Lumber Liquidators
In January, the flooring retailer will complete a transition to the “LL Flooring” brand.

Andy Carlo
12/9/2021
Construction job openings deepen
Data shows that open construction jobs increased to 410,000 positions in October.

Andy Carlo
12/8/2021
L&W adds new Delaware branch
The latest New Castle location is the building product distributor’s third in the state.

Andy Carlo
12/8/2021
Tractor Supply's growing green power efforts
About 15% of Tractor Supply’s annual electricity use is derived from green power.

Andy Carlo
12/7/2021
Structurlam names new Seattle mass timber specialist
Jon Potter is charged with building Structurlam’s presence in the Pacific Northwest.

Andy Carlo
12/7/2021
In Tennessee, Tractor Supply opens store 2,000
The farm and ranch retailer commits $20,000 to 10 community organizations.

Andy Carlo
12/7/2021
West Fraser makes leadership and growth moves
Sean McLaren named West Fraser’s new COO as the company completes the acquisition of Georgia-Pacific OSB mill.

Andy Carlo
12/6/2021
L&W Supply expanding in Cleveland
The latest branch will be the distributor’s sixth location in Ohio.

Andy Carlo
12/5/2021
NAHB wants help in combatting lumber tariffs
The association says lumber tariff increases will exacerbate market volatility and put more pressure on lumber prices.

Andy Carlo