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

2/9/2023
Tractor Supply extends CEO Lawton's contract
As the board gives Hal Lawton a vote of confidence, Edna Morris is elected chairman.

Andy Carlo
2/8/2023
ABC: More than 500,000 construction workers needed in 2023
The escalated demand is in addition to the current level of above-average job openings.

Andy Carlo
2/8/2023
Lowe's and Klein Tools form new partnership
The home improvement retail giant said it will offer the widest selection of Klein Tools products in the retail channel.

Andy Carlo
2/8/2023
EYE on RETAIL: Cargo imports expected to see big drop
The slowdown arrives as retailers are importing less merchandise amid the slowing U.S. economy.

Andy Carlo
2/7/2023
Simpson Manufacturing sales rise in Q4
North American net sales of $368.1 million for the quarter decreased 1.4% primarily due to lower sales volumes.

Andy Carlo
2/7/2023
NLBMDA urging members to support Root & Stem Act
The bipartisan legislation accelerates management projects to restore federal forests.

Andy Carlo
2/7/2023
Tractor Supply recognized twice
Bloomberg and Newsweek honor the retailer for equality and diversity.

Andy Carlo
2/7/2023
Boise Cascade and James Hardie expand partnership
Distribution centers in Texas, Florida, and New Jersey are adding James Hardie to their portfolio.

Andy Carlo
2/6/2023
Rep. Smith of Nebraska to speak at LegCon
Nebraska Rep. Adrian Smith has served on the Ways and Means Committee since 2010.

Andy Carlo
2/6/2023
Done Deal: Lowe's completes sale of Canadian business
The RONA banner is being re-established as the premier Canadian home improvement retail brand.

Andy Carlo