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

5/5/2021
NLBMDA tackling Washington topics at ProDealer Industry Summit
Director of Government Affairs, Kevin McKenney, will deliver on the legislation impacting the LBM industry.

Andy Carlo
5/5/2021
Beacon names new EVP and chief commercial officer
The Home Depot veteran Jonathan Bennet has been appointed to a newly created role at the distributor.

Andy Carlo
5/5/2021
Builders FirstSource delivers big Q1
Now combined with BMC, the pro dealer giant posts big profits for the quarter.

Andy Carlo
5/5/2021
Central Garden & Pet reports record sales
Both of the supplier’s key segments report solid organic growth in the second quarter.

Andy Carlo
5/4/2021
EZ-FLO opens Vegas flagship distribution center
The latest facility is the company’s sixth distribution center in the United States.

Andy Carlo
5/4/2021
Industry celebrates SkillsUSA National Signing Day
The Home Depot and 84 Lumber help students launch careers in the skilled trades.

Andy Carlo
5/4/2021
NAHB and ABC oppose DOL’s contractor decision
The Department of Labor has withdrawn the independent contractor rule.

Andy Carlo
5/4/2021
Mixed Q1 results for Lumber Liquidators
Strong demand for installation and home improvement projects drive flooring sales in the first quarter.

Andy Carlo
5/4/2021
BlueLinx builds profits in Q1
Structural product sales nearly double and reach $462 million.

Andy Carlo
5/4/2021
Consumer demand pushes up Scotts Miracle-Gro sales
Sales in the consumer segment rise 23% in the second quarter

Andy Carlo