Our Editor’s Pick: Elavate Modular in the Modular Movement Issue 2026

A Company Built on Purpose

When Built America Magazine set out to publish our landmark Modular Movement Issue, a 164-page celebration of the industry's most innovative builders, one company rose above the rest to claim both our Editor's Pick and our cover: Elavate Modular, based in Albany, Oregon.

Known previously as Fidelity Builders Inc., Elavate Modular has spent the last five years redefining what custom modular home building can be. Their reputation for quality, client care, and innovation made them an easy choice for our team, though getting their General Manager, Randy Rothweiler, on the phone was another story altogether. 

When we first reached out in March, Randy was in the middle of a robotics competition with local students. It took a full week before we finally connected, a small detail that says a lot about the kind of person he is.

Why Elavate Modular Earned 20 Pages

Every company we feature in Built America Magazine receives a standard 8 to 10 pages. Elavate Modular received 20, double our usual allocation, and a first for our publication. That decision didn't come lightly. When Randy asked why his company was chosen, we were candid: we don't pick construction companies at random. We have standards. What made Elavate Modular stand out was not just the quality of their homes, but the way they build them. 

They collaborate closely with architects and engineers, guide clients through every stage of the process, and keep homeowners informed throughout construction, sending photos of progress, staying connected from groundbreaking to final finishing touches. 

That level of intentional care is rare in this industry.

That philosophy, choosing depth over speed, relationships over volume, is exactly what the modular movement needs more of right now.

Proven by the Numbers

Elavate Modular's BuildZoom score of 95 places them in the top 22% of 62,733 licensed contractors across Oregon, an objective measure that reflects years of consistent, high-quality work. On Trustindex, they hold a 4.5 out of 5 rating, with reviewers consistently praising their customer service.

What makes those numbers meaningful is what drives them: Elavate Modular doesn't just deliver a project and move on. They maintain strong after-sales relationships with their clients, a practice that is increasingly rare in an industry where many companies are driven purely by margins. They simply don't cut corners. As Randy put it plainly:

Industry-Leading Suppliers by Their Side

One of the most telling signs of a company's character is who chooses to stand beside them. Elavate Modular's supplier partners were not only supportive of being featured alongside them in our Modular Movement Issue, but they also spoke about Elavate with genuine pride and respect. The following suppliers joined Elavate Modular in our May 2026 issue:

A Pioneer in Prefabricated Living

Elavate Modular, formerly Fidelity Builders, has long been recognized as a forward-thinking force in prefabricated home construction. New Source Home notes that as a pioneer in prefabricated homes, Fidelity Builders is committed to remaining at the forefront of design and construction innovation. 

Through advanced building techniques and materials, the company creates homes that integrate seamlessly with the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest while also delivering strong energy efficiency and sustainability. That spirit of innovation and regional harmony continues under the Elavate Modular name today.

Their reputation for not just meeting but exceeding client expectations, in both design and construction, has followed them through every chapter of their growth.

From Quality to Customer Care: The Full Picture

When you look at Elavate Modular as a whole, the quality of their materials, their commitment to innovation and precision, and the depth of their customer relationships, the question isn't why we chose them. It's why anyone wouldn't.

They are exactly what Built America Magazine looks for: a company doing the work right, with care for the people they serve and respect for the industry they're a part of. In a modular movement that needs more builders of this caliber, Elavate Modular isn't just keeping up, they're setting the standard.

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