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

4/1/2021
American Construction Source makes Minnesota moves
Foley Lumber and Milaca Building Center will operate under their existing local brand names.

Andy Carlo
4/1/2021
BlueLinx names new general manager
John Spencer will oversee the building products distributor’s branches in Monroe, La. and Gulfport, Miss.

Andy Carlo
3/31/2021
Northern Tool acquires Jacks Small Engines
Jacks carries 3 million tool and equipment replacement parts online from about 400 vendors.

Andy Carlo
3/31/2021
What’s in Biden's American Jobs Plan?
The package looks to overhaul the country’s infrastructure, including bridges and roads.

Andy Carlo
3/31/2021
Dave Flitman takes over at Builders FirstSource
The planned CEO transition is taking place 90 days after the merger between Builders FirstSource and BMC Stock Holdings.

Andy Carlo
3/31/2021
Shop talk with The Home Depot Rental
Watch the replay of our webinar on the state of the rental business for pros and DIYers.

Andy Carlo
3/30/2021
Pending home sales drop in February
A limited pool is cutting down on homebuyer options while driving prices upward.

Andy Carlo
3/30/2021
Milwaukee Tool partners with Associated Builders and Contractors
The tool maker will provide ABC chapters and contractor members with solutions for a safer, profitable and more productive jobsite.

Andy Carlo
3/30/2021
LMC members name top new products
Dealer members of the forest and building products buying group vote on best new products at annual meeting.

Andy Carlo
3/29/2021
Lowe’s offering $2 billion in notes
Net proceeds from the notes will be used for general corporate purposes.

Andy Carlo