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

6/28/2023
Pending home sales slide in May
The NAR says a lack of housing inventory continues to hold back the market.

Andy Carlo
6/28/2023
EYE on RETAIL: Amazon recruits small businesses for last-mile delivery
The program could result in $38 million in income for participating businesses.

Andy Carlo
6/27/2023
David Weekley Homes reveals preferred partners
The Houston-based home builder honors 20 of its top collaborators, including field partners and manufacturers.

Andy Carlo
6/27/2023
US LBM’s L.T. Gibson named Entrepreneur of the Year
The CEO and founder of US LBM is given the award in the Southeast region.

Andy Carlo
6/27/2023
Ownership expands at Siwek Lumber Le Sueur
Three company veterans have joined the Minnesota prodealer's ownership group.

Andy Carlo
6/26/2023
Tractor Supply supports Farmer Veterans Coaltion
The fund provides assistance to veterans who are in their beginning years of farming or ranching.

Andy Carlo
6/26/2023
LP opens 'Innovation Center' in Minnesota
The facility provides a controlled environment for rigorous evaluation and testing.

Andy Carlo
6/26/2023
New home sales sizzle in May
Single-family home sales are up 20% compared to May 2022.

Andy Carlo
6/26/2023
Jeld-Wen appoints new EVP and chief human resources officer
The window and door manufacturer’s new CHRO brings 25 years of human resources and company culture experience.

Andy Carlo
6/25/2023
OrePac expanding into manufacturing
The distributor has formed a subsidiary to operate a new 130,000-square-foot molding and millwork facility.

Andy Carlo