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

10/18/2020
MoistureShield and BlueLinx grow distribution partnership in four markets
BlueLinx branches in Kansas City, St. Louis, Omaha, and Nashville will offer a full line of MoistureShield decking products.

Andy Carlo
10/18/2020
Lumber prices recede
Report says framing lumber prices decline nearly 20% in mid-September.

Andy Carlo
10/18/2020
Boise Cascade ‘WARNs’ of production cuts at Oregon plant
The Elgin, Ore. facility represents 16% of Boise Cascade’s plywood sales.

Andy Carlo
10/18/2020
Tractor Supply EVP, general counsel retiring
Ben Parrish has served as general counsel of the farm and ranch retailer since 2010.

Andy Carlo
10/15/2020
NAHB podcast shares details behind moving IBS to virtual event
Safety concerns and financial viability of IBS are discussed in the lastest "Housing Developments" podcast.

Andy Carlo
10/15/2020
PPG names new vice president of science and technology, color
Andrea Giunta will lead the paint and coatings manufacturer’s corporate color organization and strategic color direction.

Andy Carlo
10/15/2020
Mill Road Capital increases offer to Huttig
The private investment firm has sent a second, larger acquisition proposal to the building products distributor.

Andy Carlo
10/15/2020
Tractor Supply gets certified as a great workplace
Great Place to Work evaluates validated employee feedback from an independent survey.

Andy Carlo
10/15/2020
NAHB Remodeling Market Index is strong in Q3
Despite a solid market, remodelers are reporting double-digit pricing growth for materials, along with delays.

Andy Carlo
10/15/2020
WSJ features Big Creek Lumber’s battle against wildfires
The Watsonville, Calif.-based LMC dealer-member has been in business for 74 years and operates five retail yards.

Andy Carlo