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

1/4/2024
The Quikrete Industry Dashboard
Unemployment holds steady at 3.7% in the latest jobs report.

Andy Carlo
1/3/2024
Kodiak Building Partners acquires Waco's Gross-Yowell
The move ramps up Kodiak’s presence in Central Texas.

Andy Carlo
1/3/2024
NLBMDA webinar will focus on Credit Card Improvement Act
Election year insights are also part of the association's latest discussion.

Andy Carlo
1/3/2024
84 Lumber names HQ MVPs
The prodealer has announced its latest Business Excellence and Rising Star award recipients.

Andy Carlo
1/1/2024
Sanford looks to be elected NLBMDA At Large Director
The proposed director served as NLBMDA chair from 2018 to 2020.

Andy Carlo
1/1/2024
SRS Distribution had record greenfield openings in 2023
The Texas-based distributor outshines its openings total from the prior year.

Andy Carlo
12/27/2023
Pending home sales hold steady in November
The National Association of Realtors says sales should improve in 2024 as mortgage rates decline.

Andy Carlo
12/25/2023
PWLA honors Burns as Lumberperson of the Year
The former president of Patrick Lumber is recognized for his dedication and contributions to the industry.

Andy Carlo
12/25/2023
GMS expands in NYC with Kamco acquisition
New York City is one of the last major markets where GMS did not have a significant presence.

Andy Carlo
12/25/2023
Consumer Confidence rises in December
The Conference Board says rising prices remain a top concern affecting consumers.

Andy Carlo