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

8/11/2021
Registration opens for National Hardware Show
The 75th edition show is set for Oct. 21-23 in Las Vegas.

Andy Carlo
8/11/2021
Big buyback plan for Builders FirstSource
The nation’s largest pro dealer looks to repurchase up to $1 billion of its common shares.

Andy Carlo
8/11/2021
LMC assists dealers with virtual Hardware Express show
The buying group says dealers were able to maximize opportunities with access to exclusive show specials from exhibitors,

Andy Carlo
8/11/2021
Existing-home prices continue to spike
A lack of housing inventory and high demand are negating historically low interest rates.

Andy Carlo
8/10/2021
House-Hasson readies for in-person market
Dealer attendance looks to be strong for the distributor’s first in-person event in over a year.

Andy Carlo
8/10/2021
Beacon survey: Homeowners want reliable roofers and materials
Survey says homeowners want quotes, a wide selection of materials, and national brands.

Andy Carlo
8/9/2021
Koppers reports Q2 results and CFO moves
CFO Michael Zugay is retiring and is being succeeded by Jimmi Sue Smith.

Andy Carlo
8/9/2021
Masonite sales jump in Q2
North America residential product sales increase 29% for the quarter.

Andy Carlo
8/9/2021
McCoy's names new managers in New Mexico and Texas
Albert Garza and Clay Webb will lead McCoy’s locations in Roswell and Brownwood.

Andy Carlo
8/9/2021
As hiring improves, construction job openings deepen
Hiring in residential construction is slowing due to a lack of workers, the NAHB reports.

Andy Carlo