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

2/20/2023
Mixed results for Jeld-Wen in Q4
Driven by core growth, sales move ahead 3.5% for the quarter.

Andy Carlo
2/19/2023
Pat Moretti promoted to President of Ricci Lumber
Moretti has served as General Manager of Ricci Lumber for 31 years.

Andy Carlo
2/16/2023
ABC Supply expands in Minnesota
The new Lakeville branch is within 30 miles of the Minneapolis-St.Paul market.

Andy Carlo
2/16/2023
Guest Column: Two years that changed the industry
Yesler CEO Matt Meyers weighs in on short and long-term changes in the LBM industry, including technology.

Andy Carlo
2/15/2023
Construction input prices see slight January climb
Softwood lumber prices are down 44.1% compared to a year ago.

Andy Carlo
2/15/2023
HBSDealer observes Presidents' Day
The offices of HBSDealer will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20.

Andy Carlo
2/15/2023
EYE on RETAIL: Supply chain execs are rising to the challenge
Leaders are turning to leading-edge technology to overcome obstacles.

Andy Carlo
2/15/2023
Housing starts fade 4.5% in January
Permits for buildings with five or more units edged ahead slightly for the month.

Andy Carlo
2/14/2023
ABC Supply expands HOVER partnership
Contractor customers will have access to tech that includes fast, precise measurements, and estimations.

Andy Carlo
2/14/2023
Tractor Supply, Carhartt continue to unite for SkillsUSA
The farm and ranch retailer says skilled workforce development through education is critical.

Andy Carlo