Rival Lab is redefining what’s possible in the building industry

Rival Lab is the innovation arm of Rival Holdings, dedicated to transforming homebuilding through advanced automation, sustainable materials, and collaborative industry partnerships. We serve as a living laboratory where cutting-edge ideas meet real-world execution.

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At Rival Lab, we rival the status quo by pioneering automated, sustainable, and affordable housing solutions that deliver quality homes faster and smarter.

Proudly located in New Haven, INdiana

Overview

Rival Lab is Rival Holdings’ dedicated innovation center, focused on accelerating the shift to industrialized construction. We partner with visionary companies like AUAR to deploy robotic micro-factories, creating high-quality, low-energy homes at scale. Our showcase ADU and live demos demonstrate how automation, AI-driven design, and sustainable materials can reduce costs, minimize waste, and address the nation’s housing challenges.

We are more than a lab—we are a neutral convener, bringing together top builders, suppliers, and investors to collaborate on a better future for homebuilding.

Vision

To catalyze a collaborative, tech-enabled future where affordable, sustainable, and resilient homes are built faster, smarter, and at lower cost—transforming lives and communities across the Midwest and beyond.

Mission

  • Pioneer automated micro-factories and advanced manufacturing techniques.
  • Develop open, scalable systems that empower builders and reduce barriers to affordable housing.
  • Foster industry partnerships to drive adoption of innovative, high-performance solutions.

what we do

Live Demos & Tours

Experience AUAR’s robotic micro-factories and our factory-built showcase ADU firsthand.

Industry Collaboration

Host events like “Building Together: The Future of Homebuilding” with leaders from DR Horton, Meritage Homes, Saint-Gobain, and more.

Innovation Focus

Explore hybrid systems combining light-gauge steel, timber, and DFMA mechanicals for net-zero-ready, homes.

Partnerships

Early investor and exclusive U.S. customer of AUAR; preferred access to Scottsdale Steel Frame systems.

Ready to build the future together?

Contact us to schedule a tour of Rival Lab or explore partnership opportunities.