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

6/22/2021
New home sales slide in May
Higher building costs, longer delivery times, and supply chain issues continue to impact new home prices.

Andy Carlo
6/21/2021
American Construction Source acquires Tanco Lumber
Tanco operates locations in Branson West and Forsyth, Mo.

Andy Carlo
6/21/2021
Existing-home sales slide as prices rise
The median existing-home price for all housing types in May was $350,300, up 23.6% from May 2020.

Andy Carlo
6/20/2021
Huber plans new Minnesota mill
The plant will increase the company’s production of ZIP System and AdvanTech structural panels.

Andy Carlo
6/20/2021
Westlake Chemical acquiring Boral building product businesses
The deal includes Boral’s full suite of roofing, stone, light building products, and windows.

Andy Carlo
6/20/2021
ABC Supply increases commitment to service veterans
The building products distributor has joined the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Youth Success Program.

Andy Carlo
6/20/2021
SRS sharing the wealth with employees
More than 4,300 associates will receive part of $250 million from a company equity program.

Andy Carlo
6/20/2021
NLBMDA to discuss lumber prices with Rep. Hern
The Oklahoma Representative has been a lead advocate for the renewal of a Softwood Lumber Agreement.

Andy Carlo
6/17/2021
JCHS gives its take on soaring home prices and tight supply
The combination of robust demand and limited supply lifted home prices to their fastest pace in over a decade.

Andy Carlo
6/17/2021
Spahn & Rose entering Georgia
The Iowa-based pro dealer is acquiring Metro Building Products of Marietta, Ga.

Andy Carlo