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

9/28/2021
Webinar Alert: What's ahead for home improvement
Ethan Chernofsky of Placer.ai will provide a data-centric forecast and discussion on the state of home improvement.

Andy Carlo
9/28/2021
Building Industry Partners acquires Haida Industries
The Nevada company specializes in profile lamination for building products including PVC, MDF, wood, aluminum and fiberglass, and window and doors.

Andy Carlo
9/27/2021
Tap me on the shoulder for help
Lowe’s messages on deaf associates’ shirts help communicate with customers.

Andy Carlo
9/27/2021
PPG Paints partners with HomeSphere
Home builders can access significant rebates on the PPG's paint lineup of interior and exterior products through "My HomeSphere."

Andy Carlo
9/27/2021
National Hardware Show debuting 'Habitat' zone
The new Habitat pavilion will spotlight innovative ideas, roll-outs, and technologies.

Andy Carlo
9/26/2021
Specialty Building Products acquiring Reeb Millwork
The move marks SBS's entry into the growing door category.

Andy Carlo
9/26/2021
Cornerstone Building Brands makes executive moves
Bridgette Gage and Keith Scherzer have joined Cornerstone’s supply chain and operations leadership team.

Andy Carlo
9/26/2021
US LBM expands leadership team
Don Riley, Manish Shanbhag, and Pat Managan have new roles at the pro dealer and distribution giant.

Andy Carlo
9/26/2021
Home Depot Canada combating youth homelessness
Tradeworx is aimed at creating education and skilled trade opportunities.

Andy Carlo
9/23/2021
Weyerhaeuser sets new strategic and ESG goals
The forest and building products manufacturer plans to organically grow lumber production by 5% annually.

Andy Carlo