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

4/22/2021
New home sales take off in March
The latest Monthly New Residential Sales report is also 66.8% above the March 2020 estimate.

Andy Carlo
4/22/2021
SRS Distribution opens nine new locations
Roofing and building products distributor opens branches in eight states.

Andy Carlo
4/22/2021
NLBMDA backing Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act
The legislation would increase investment in affordable housing, resulting in thousands of new units.

Andy Carlo
4/21/2021
Lowe's acquires Stainmaster carpet
Stainmaster has been an exclusive at Lowe's since 2010.

Andy Carlo
4/21/2021
Tractor Supply sales rise high in Q1
The farm and ranch retailer sees triple-digit e-commerce growth.

Andy Carlo
4/21/2021
UFP Industries turns in a record quarter
High softwood lumber prices contribute to a 77% increase in total sales for Q1.

Andy Carlo
4/21/2021
BlueLinx announces CEO succession moves
Top BlueLinx exec Mitch Lewis is retiring in June with Dwight Gibson announced as the distributor's next CEO.

Andy Carlo
4/21/2021
US LBM expands in New Jersey
The latest Universal Supply location has opened in Paterson.

Andy Carlo
4/20/2021
STAFDA Convention welcomes Aerosmith President Don Kudlak
Aerosmith Fastening Systems President is the featured associate speaker at STAFDA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show in Orlando.

Andy Carlo
4/20/2021
Tractor Supply initiates new ESG goals
The farm and ranch retailer looks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting underrepresented groups across its workforce.

Andy Carlo