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

2/25/2021
Weyerhaeuser expanding timberlands ownership in Alabama
The timberlands owner and forest products manufacturer already owns and manages 600,000 acres in the state.

Andy Carlo
2/25/2021
Builders FirstSource turns in banner Q4
Core organic sales at Builders FirstSource rose 15% for the period, excluding acquisitions and commodity impacts.

Andy Carlo
2/25/2021
NLBMDA ‘Lumber Talks’ podcast looks back and ahead
Government Affairs Director Kevin McKenney discusses legislative activity that closed 2020, along with what’s ahead for this year.

Andy Carlo
2/25/2021
SRS Distribution acquires Louis T. Ollesheimer & Son
The Michigan roofing and building products distributor operates 12 locations in four states.

Andy Carlo
2/25/2021
LMC members sharpen their skills
The Virtual LMC Sales Masterclass provides development to 60 participants from 30 companies.

Andy Carlo
2/24/2021
Sales and earnings surge at UFP Industries
The company's Retail Solutions division sees sales jump 76% in Q4.

Andy Carlo
2/24/2021
Masonite opens the door to big profits in Q4
North American residential sales see a 26% increase in the fourth quarter.

Andy Carlo
2/24/2021
Pending home sales stumble in January
A lack of housing on the market is deterring potential home buyers.

Andy Carlo
2/24/2021
Residential construction market pushes Canfor to hefty profits in Q4
The Vancouver lumber producer sees fourth quarter sales jump more than 45%.

Andy Carlo
2/24/2021
Stars and deals shine on LBM Advantage
The member-owned LBM cooperative hosts a successful virtual event, complete with buying specials and entertainment.

Andy Carlo