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

4/26/2023
Masonite releases 2022 ESG report
The door manufacturer has achieved a 34% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2019.

Andy Carlo
4/26/2023
Pending homes sales slide in March
On a year-over-year basis pending transactions dropped by 23.2%.

Andy Carlo
4/25/2023
DSI Westbury railing recognized at NADRA awards
Decking projects using DSI's aluminum railing line took home four prizes.

Andy Carlo
4/25/2023
ABC names 16 new branch managers
Company veterans move to new positions during the distributor’s fourth quarter.

Andy Carlo
4/25/2023
STAFDA hosting “Women in Distribution” luncheon
The event is part of STAFDA’s 47th Annual Convention & Trade Show in San Antonio.

Andy Carlo
4/24/2023
LMC dealers pursue leadership excellence
Dealer members gather at the Kellogg School of Business Management.

Andy Carlo
4/24/2023
Armstrong sales and profits rise in Q1
The ceiling and wall solutions manufacturer sees a 12% increase in mineral fiber segment sales.

Andy Carlo
4/24/2023
Freda Jones named US LBM 2023 Humanitarian Award winner
The market finance manager has volunteered more than 500 hours with Special Equestrians.

Andy Carlo
4/24/2023
New home sales spring ahead in March
Sales in the Northeast and the West see a big surge for the month.

Andy Carlo
4/24/2023
BlueLinx and Allura expand distribution partnership in the Midwest
New markets in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas will include Allura’s branded Spectrum prefinished siding.

Andy Carlo