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

4/2/2023
Leadership moves at TAL Holdings
Vernon Shallenberger and Dana Cowart have been promoted.

Andy Carlo
4/2/2023
ABC Supply completes deal with US LBM
ABC's acquisition includes Feldman Lumber, Richardson Gypsum, Rosen Materials, Wallboard Supply Company, and Coastal Roofing Supply.

Andy Carlo
4/2/2023
Beacon makes a pair of acquisitions
The distributor has brought Al’s Roofing Supply and Prince Building Systems on board.

Andy Carlo
3/30/2023
Do it Best donates $1 million to Habitat in Orlando
Habitat for Humanity receives eight semi-trailers packed with household goods, tools, plumbing supplies, and more.

Andy Carlo
3/30/2023
LMC names Paul Thorne VP of business development
The LBM veteran joined the buying group in 2004 as Northwest regional manager.

Andy Carlo
3/29/2023
Toni Burke joins Building Industry Partners
The technology executive will serve as BIP’s head of strategic and investor relations.

Andy Carlo
3/29/2023
NLBMDA outlines legislative priorities
At the 2023 Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference, the association eyes affordable housing and trucking reform.

Andy Carlo
3/28/2023
LMC's TogetHER iniative
In 2021, women made up just 11% of workers in the overall construction industry

Andy Carlo
3/28/2023
Werner creates special edition Podium Ladder for NCAA Champs
The ladder features a larger platform and taller guardrails built to safely accommodate student-athletes.

Andy Carlo
3/28/2023
Simpson Strong-Tie recognized by LBM Advantage
The structural connectors and building solutions provider is recognized in the "specialities" category.

Andy Carlo