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

5/4/2023
Floor & Decor Q1 sales rise 9.1%
The home improvement retailer plans to open between 32 and 35 new locations during the fiscal year.

Andy Carlo
5/4/2023
Beacon reaches record Q1 sales
Acquisitions help drive revenue but profits see a big decline.

Andy Carlo
5/3/2023
US LBM names new EVP and Chief Information Officer
Andrew Campbell brings 30 years of tech experience to the building materials distributor.

Andy Carlo
5/3/2023
As open construction jobs decrease, more skilled labor is needed
The NAHB says the housing market remains underbuilt and requires additional labor.

Andy Carlo
5/3/2023
EYE on RETAIL: Losses and apprehensions soar in 2022
Total apprehensions in 2022 increased 45.6% as recovery dollars jumped 70.5%.

Andy Carlo
5/3/2023
ABC Supply opens latest Texas branch
The location is being managed by Fort Worth native, Colby Meek.

Andy Carlo
5/2/2023
Builders FirstSource sales fall in Q1
Sagging housing starts and commodity deflation impact the company’s sales and earnings.

Andy Carlo
5/2/2023
Altenloh, Brinck & Co US makes big leadership moves
The manufacturer of the SPAX and TRUFAST brands has named two new vice presidents.

Andy Carlo
5/2/2023
Beacon opens latest branch in Mississippi
The greenfield location is serving customers in Gulfport, Biloxi, and the surrounding metro area.

Andy Carlo
5/2/2023
Sales and profits decrease at BlueLinx
Sales of structural products, including lumber, plywood, and OSB fall 57%.

Andy Carlo