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

10/18/2021
LMC dealers gather in Atlanta for 'Leadership Summit'
The conference draws 55 dealer participants along with presentations from local major corporations, including Chick-fil-A and Porsche.

Andy Carlo
10/18/2021
McCoy's readying new Texas location
The latest location in Spicewood will follow a similar store format as other recent McCoy's openings.

Andy Carlo
10/18/2021
Housing starts slide in September
Single-family building starts and permits nearly break even with the prior month.

Andy Carlo
10/17/2021
Builder confidence gains ground in October
As home builders face challenges, including material shortages, consumer demand remains solid.

Andy Carlo
10/17/2021
NLBMDA talks vaccination standards with White House
The Department of Labor recently submitted a draft version of the Emergency Temporary Standard to the Office of Management and Budget review.

Andy Carlo
10/17/2021
Floor & Decor expands in Tacoma
This opening marks the specialty retailer’s third location in the Seattle market.

Andy Carlo
10/17/2021
Roseburg, LP execs join AWC board
Roseburg CEO Grady Mulbery and LP SVP Mike Blosser have been elected to the American Wood Council's board of directors.

Andy Carlo
10/14/2021
ABC US adds new product manager
Brett Katsma joins the manufacturer of SPAX fasteners and will focus on structural applications.

Andy Carlo
10/14/2021
SRS Distribution acquires Wimsatt Building Materials
The deal brings eight locations in Michigan and Ohio.

Andy Carlo
10/13/2021
Huttig reviews its options
The distributor’s board of directors has launched a review that includes “strategic alternatives.”

Andy Carlo