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

2/22/2023
EYE on RETAIL: Target investing in faster deliveries
The retailer is investing $100 million to expand its package-sorting network.

Andy Carlo
2/22/2023
LMC Annual readies for Charlotte
More than 60% of the lumber and forest products cooperative’s membership is expected to attend.

Andy Carlo
2/22/2023
Masonite swings to Q4 profit
North American residential sales rise 7% for the period.

Andy Carlo
2/21/2023
Boise Cascade sales and profits fade in Q4
Sales in the company’s BMD business fell 12% to $1.443 billion for the quarter.

Andy Carlo
2/21/2023
Racquel Harris Mason joining Beacon board
Mason currently serves as a member of the board of directors of NeilsenIQ.

Andy Carlo
2/21/2023
UFP Industries sees Q4 sales slip
Sales for the year move up 11% to a company record.

Andy Carlo
2/21/2023
BlueLinx profits tumble in Q4
Sales of lumber, plywood, OSB and rebar decrease 23% in the final quarter of 2022.

Andy Carlo
2/21/2023
Image update for Sunbelt Forest Products
A new logo and website reflect the pressure treated lumber distributor’s expansion moves and product diversification.

Andy Carlo
2/20/2023
Falling OSB prices impact LP's Q4 performance
LP sets a company fourth quarter record for Siding Solutions sales.

Andy Carlo
2/20/2023
Existing-home sales drop for 12th straight month
While inventory remains low, buyers are beginning to have better negotiating power.

Andy Carlo