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

12/5/2021
Concord Lumber rebrands
Moving forward, the lumber and paint dealer will be known as Concord Building & Design Center.

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
12/2/2021
Woodgrain buys Lowe's N.C. door shop
This move marks the second millwork facility Woodgrain has purchased from the home improvement giant this year.

Andy Carlo
12/2/2021
Webinar Alert: John Burns and industry insights for 2022
Scheduled for Dec.7 and Dec. 8, the info-packed sessions will look at housing trends, supply chain issues, and what’s ahead for the industry.

Andy Carlo
12/1/2021
West Fraser closes on Texas SYP mill purchase
Acquired for $300 million, the state-of-the-art mill first opened in late 2019.

Andy Carlo
12/1/2021
White Cap buys Ram Tool
The acquisition brings on board more than 40 Ram Tool locations focused on supplying fasteners and building materials.

Andy Carlo
12/1/2021
PotlatchDeltic CEO elected AWC Chairman
Eric Cremers begins a two-year term as chairman, effective Jan. 1.

Andy Carlo
12/1/2021
McCoy's promotes Elmore to regional manager
Company veteran Corey Elmore will oversee eight McCoy’s locations in south-central Texas.

Andy Carlo
11/30/2021
Weyerhaeuser names new president of Canadian subsidiary
Company veteran David Graham takes over on Jan. 1 for the retiring Fred Dzida.

Andy Carlo
11/30/2021
US LBM grows in Carolinas
The deal includes 12 locations in North and South Carolina along with turn-key installation services.

Andy Carlo