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

10/26/2023
NLRB issues final rule on joint-employer status
The new standard increases the liability of private businesses for violating labor laws.

Andy Carlo
10/26/2023
Boise Cascade makes leadership moves
The building products manufacturer and distributor promotes four including three leaders in its BMD Division.

Andy Carlo
10/26/2023
LMC dealers gather at Graceland
The buying group's dealers meet with suppliers and fellow members at the King's home in Memphis.

Andy Carlo
10/25/2023
An award-winning season for Mid-Cape Home Centers
The Massachusetts prodealer is honored for excellence in kitchen design, marketing, education, and community initiatives.

Andy Carlo
10/25/2023
E.C. Barton expands in Indiana
The home improvement retailer has opened its fourth Home Outlet bannered store this year.

Andy Carlo
10/25/2023
Pending home sales see slight improvement in September
The National Association of Realtors has delivered its latest housing and economic projections for 2023 and 2024.

Andy Carlo
10/25/2023
Tractor Supply sales move ahead in Q3
The rural lifestyle retailer has lowered its full-year expectations, citing stringent consumer spending.

Andy Carlo
10/24/2023
Deering Lumber raises funds for skilled trades
The Maine prodealer’s charity golf tourney helps support two area technical high schools.

Andy Carlo
10/24/2023
YETI partners with Tractor Supply
Products will hit select stores and TractorSupply.com at the end of October.

Andy Carlo
10/24/2023
New home sales surge in September
In the Northeast, sales spiked by 63.3% on a year-over-year basis.

Andy Carlo