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

12/7/2023
The one-and-only Quikrete Industry Dashboard
The latest on unemployment, stock prices, and the cost of gas.

Andy Carlo
12/6/2023
DSI launches comprehensive new site
A "where to buy" section provides quick access to individuals seeking where to obtain DSI products

Andy Carlo
12/6/2023
Eye on Retail: Data shows Black Friday and Cyber Monday were huge
Online shopping searches jumped 30% on Black Friday.

Andy Carlo
12/6/2023
BuildClub continues to raise investment funds
The Palo Alto-based company has been selected for the Google Cloud Startup Program

Andy Carlo
12/5/2023
NAHB supports latest transformer legislation
Some home builders have experienced a 12 to 24-month wait time for transformers.

Andy Carlo
12/5/2023
Top Showrooms: Zeskind's Door & Window
This Maryland showroom features nearly a century of experience through a clean and modern display.

Andy Carlo
12/4/2023
CFO departing Beacon
Frank Lonegro will remain through the fourth quarter before moving to a new CEO position.

Andy Carlo
12/4/2023
US LBM acquires truss producer Holderness Supplies
Holderness manufactures floor and roof trusses and distributes specialty lumber, framing materials, and engineered wood products.

Andy Carlo
12/3/2023
BlueTape partners with NEMEON
NEMEON’s membership includes 120 roofing and siding distributors.

Andy Carlo
12/3/2023
New 84 Lumber facility will service Atlanta market
Opening in late December, the new facility will work in tandem with the dealer’s Oxford plant.

Andy Carlo