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

5/12/2021
Versatex scholars program focuses on career-prep
Skilled trades Initiative takes place at a Washington, D.C. architecture, construction and engineering high school.

Andy Carlo
5/12/2021
SPAX Powerlags fasteners receive engineering report
SPAX specialized exterior coatings were evaluated and approved for use in treated lumber.

Andy Carlo
5/11/2021
GMS acquiring Westside Building Material
Westside operates 10 locations in the West, including California and Nevada.

Andy Carlo
5/11/2021
ABC Supply continues Florida growth
New location will allow ABC to meet growing demands in the southeastern part of the state.

Andy Carlo
5/11/2021
IBP Q1 profits rise as acquisitions mount
In the last 12 months, Installed Building Products has completed acquisitions with over $160 million of annual revenue.

Andy Carlo
5/11/2021
Disruptions and the LBM industry at PDIS
2021 ProDealer Industry Summit set to open May 19.

Andy Carlo
5/10/2021
Kitchen & Bath Market Index surges in Q1
Demand is at an all-time high as vaccination rates increase and work-from-home lifestyles lead to new home layouts.

Andy Carlo
5/10/2021
Residential demand pushes Trex Q1 sales
The deck maker's manufacturing investments push capacity up by 70% compared to 2019 levels.

Andy Carlo
5/10/2021
Commerce Secretary says she will address lumber prices
The topic of high lumber prices is addressed during House Appropriations subcommittee hearing.

Andy Carlo
5/10/2021
84 Lumber honors the best of 2020
Mark Olivani is named 84 Lumber Manager of the Year.

Andy Carlo