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

11/2/2021
NAHB disappointed with Biden's steel tariff moves
The NAHB wants action on Canadian softwood lumber duties, saying they hurt housing affordability.

Andy Carlo
11/2/2021
US LBM opens new Delaware branch
The latest Universal Supply location is the company’s 12th roofing and siding-focused branch to open since 2018.

Andy Carlo
11/2/2021
Hillman recognized by Do it Best, again
Hillman receives the 2021 Departmental Vendor of the Year designation for the third year in a row.

Andy Carlo
11/2/2021
LL Flooring sales, profits fall in Q3
While sales to pros see double-digit growth, slumping DIY sales challenge the flooring retailer.

Andy Carlo
11/1/2021
OSB sales fuel big Q3 for LP
LP Building Solutions reports OSB segment sales jumped 63% to $600 million for the period.

Andy Carlo
11/1/2021
As the holidays hit, Lowe's checks the 'Pro Pulse'
Along with releasing data from a new pro survey, Lowe’s issues its first Pro Toy Catalog.

Andy Carlo
11/1/2021
US LBM adds Arrowhead to Texas roster
Arrowhead Trim & Stairs produces and installs millwork, hardware, and exterior cedar products in Dallas-Fort Worth market.

Andy Carlo
10/31/2021
Parksite opens new Connecticut distribution center
The latest facility will allow Parksite to improve distribution efficiency in the region.

Andy Carlo
10/31/2021
Nation's Best gets Crafty in Chicago
The rapidly growing Dallas dealer has acquired Crafty Beaver Home Centers.

Andy Carlo
10/31/2021
Beacon acquires Midway Sales & Distributing
Midway expands Beacon's Midwest presence with 10 locations in Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Andy Carlo