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

3/21/2023
R.P. Lumber receives recognition in Illinois
The City of Edwardsville honors the prodealer for being one of the top employers in the region.

Andy Carlo
3/21/2023
FBM is an Angels 'Patch Partner'
Foundation Building Materials is the first official "Jersey Patch Partner" of the California MLB team.

Andy Carlo
3/21/2023
Builders FirstSource appoints Herron as COO
Veteran Steve Herron has held executive positions with Builders FirstSource since 2015.

Andy Carlo
3/20/2023
Christensen Lumber Company celebrates 100
The Nebraska dealer joined Kodiak Building Partners in 2019.

Andy Carlo
3/20/2023
BlueLinx names new CEO and president
Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer Shyam Reddy succeeds Dwight A.K. Gibson as the distributor's top executive.

Andy Carlo
3/20/2023
Tractor Supply makes big donation to American Farmland Trust
As the retailer celebrates 85 years, it donates $850,000 while providing 85 grants to farmers.

Andy Carlo
3/20/2023
Existing-home sales soar by 14.5% in February
February sales mark the end of 12 straight months of declines.

Andy Carlo
3/20/2023
Deckorators honors pros that go 'beyond'
Kevin Choquette of Ravin Builders and Dan Pettit of Northern Outdoor Living are both recognized by the composite decking brand.

Andy Carlo
3/18/2023
Cook County Home Center acquires Sawtooth Lumber
Sawtooth Lumber will now serve as the company’s “Westside” branch.

Andy Carlo
3/16/2023
Billy Bastek named Home Depot EVP of merchandising
The 33-year company veteran is appointed top merchant following the departure of Jeff Kinnaird.

Andy Carlo