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

6/8/2021
IBP expands in Colorado Springs
The building products installation provider has also acquired Reliable Glass & Mirror in Louisiana.

Andy Carlo
6/8/2021
Podcast details lumber meeting with Commerce Secretary
"Housing Developments" Podcast discusses recent talks in Washington regarding high lumber prices.

Andy Carlo
6/7/2021
Mass timber giant Katerra files for bankruptcy
The mass-timber producer says funding dried up as a result of the pandemic.

Andy Carlo
6/7/2021
Canfor selects Louisiana for new sawmill
The state-of-the-art sawmill will have an annual production capacity of 250 million board feet

Andy Carlo
6/7/2021
Palmer-Donavin names new vice president of operations
The company looks to build synergies between its building products and door divisions.

Andy Carlo
6/7/2021
Associated Builders and Contractors names new IDE director
Tia Perry will serve as a strategic thought leader to advance ABC’s inclusion, diversity and equity strategy.

Andy Carlo
6/7/2021
Stewart Builder Supply celebrates a centennial
The pro dealer continues to rise to the challenge in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Andy Carlo
6/6/2021
Doman acquiring Hixson Lumber Sales
Dallas-based Hixson operates 19 lumber treating plans and 5 specialty sawmills.

Andy Carlo
6/6/2021
Cornerstone Building Brands selling Insulated Metal Panels business
The IMP business contributed approximately $335 million of Cornerstone’s sales.

Andy Carlo
6/6/2021
Simpson Strong-Tie supports Habitat Women's Leadership Build
The sponsorship will support the building of 42 affordable homes in Walnut Creek, Calif.

Andy Carlo