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

4/19/2023
NLBMDA supports new trucking legislation
The “Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act” looks to address the truck driver shortage.

Andy Carlo
4/18/2023
Arxada, ICONX and Zee Water & Energy form new partnership
The distribution agreement includes AntiBlu and Mycostat products in the Eastern United States.

Andy Carlo
4/18/2023
Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association elects 2023 officers
Cassie Lewis of Turn Bull Lumber Company is elected president.

Andy Carlo
4/18/2023
MoistureShield partners with J.M. Thomas Forest Products
The composite decking brand will be distributed through locations in Utah, Colorado, and Idaho.

Andy Carlo
4/18/2023
ABC branches out in Mississippi
This marks the third new branch opened by ABC Supply in April.

Andy Carlo
4/17/2023
Fewer builders report decreases in sales
The HomeSphere/BTIG survey finds more builder customers have concerns over regional banks.

Andy Carlo
4/17/2023
Jeld-Wen selling Australasian division for $461 million
Jeld-Wen’s Australasia business represents approximately 11% of the company's global revenues.

Andy Carlo
4/17/2023
HPM Building Supply acquires 87ZERO
87ZERO specializes in custom cabinetry, architectural elements, furniture, fixtures, and premium appliances.

Andy Carlo
4/16/2023
Brickworks opens latest Supply Center in Virginia
The 30,000-square-foot center is designed to meet the needs of builders, architects, and homeowners.

Andy Carlo
4/16/2023
Home builders show cautious optimism in April
The NAHB says one-third of the current housing inventory is new construction compared to a norm of under 10%.

Andy Carlo