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How popular isAutodesk Forma?

In September 2026, people searched for Autodesk Forma by name about 760 times in New Zealand, an 117.1% increase from 11 months earlier. These searches made up 5.8% of all New Zealand construction project management platform searches, placing Autodesk Forma third out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction project management platforms, Autodesk Forma appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Autodesk Forma is the third most searched of 8 competitors and the fourth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.

  1. ProcoreShare of searches 76.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. Rave BuildShare of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. Autodesk FormaShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  4. BuildxactShare of searches 4.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  5. NextMinuteShare of searches 3.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th

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Top construction project management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Autodesk Forma was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Autodesk Forma is the fourth most recommended of the eight.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Procore1st
  2. Rave Build2nd
  3. Buildxact3rd
  4. Autodesk Forma4th
  5. NextMinute5th
  6. Contractor Foreman6th
  7. Fieldwire–
  8. Raken–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Procore5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Rave Build5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Buildxact3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Autodesk Forma2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • NextMinute2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Contractor Foreman1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Fieldwire0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Raken0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

How often do people search for Autodesk Forma compared with other New Zealand construction project management platforms?

Autodesk Forma against construction project management platforms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Procore, Rave Build, Autodesk Forma, Buildxact, NextMinute. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthProcoreRave BuildAutodesk FormaBuildxactNextMinuteFieldwireRakenContractor Foreman
Nov 202575.2%8.4%3.2%5.4%5.4%1.9%0.37%0.09%
Dec 202574.8%8.2%3.6%5.3%5.3%2.3%0.27%0.14%
Jan 202672.7%8.1%3.6%6.4%6.4%2.3%0.33%0.22%
Feb 202673.5%8.2%4.8%5.3%5.3%2.3%0.36%0.18%
Mar 202671.7%8%7.7%5.2%5.2%1.9%0.36%0.14%
Apr 202670.4%8.9%6.7%6.2%5.1%2.2%0.34%0.17%
May 202670.9%10.4%5.6%5.1%5.1%2.3%0.26%0.26%
Jun 202673.9%8.9%5.2%5.3%4.4%1.9%0.3%0.07%
Jul 202675%8.2%6.4%4.4%3.6%2%0.23%0.08%
Aug 202675.4%8.2%5.2%4.5%4.5%2%0.15%0.08%
Sep 202676.3%7.5%5.8%4.5%3.7%2%0.23%0.08%
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  1. 1.Procore

    76.3%

    Held 1st. 10K estimated branded searches, +0.2% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.

  2. 2.Rave Build

    7.5%

    Held 2nd. 980 estimated branded searches, -10.1% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  3. 3.Autodesk Forma

    5.8%

    Held 3rd. 760 estimated branded searches, +10.1% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  4. 4.Buildxact

    4.5%

    Held 4th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. 5.NextMinute

    3.7%

    Held 5th. 480 estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  6. 6.Fieldwire

    2%

    Held 6th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.Raken

    0.23%

    Held 7th. 30 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  8. 8.Contractor Foreman

    0.08%

    Held 8th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Autodesk Forma and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Autodesk Forma

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How has branded search demand for Autodesk Forma changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 11 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Autodesk Forma in New Zealand rose from 350 to 760.
  • Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Autodesk Forma’s share of searches among construction project management platforms in New Zealand increased from 3.2% to 5.8%.
  • Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Autodesk Forma’s share of searches among construction project management platforms in New Zealand peaked at 7.7% in March 2026 and was lowest at 3.2% in November 2025.
  • Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Autodesk Forma rose from 5th to 3rd among construction project management platforms in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand construction project management platforms in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Procore gained share of searches among construction project management platforms in New Zealand, from 75.4% to 76.3%.

  2. In September 2026, Autodesk Forma gained share of searches among construction project management platforms in New Zealand, from 5.2% to 5.8%.

  3. In September 2026, NextMinute lost share of searches among construction project management platforms in New Zealand, from 4.5% to 3.7%.

  4. In September 2026, Rave Build lost share of searches among construction project management platforms in New Zealand, from 8.2% to 7.5%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Fieldwire in New Zealand rose 23.8% over 11 measured months, from 210 to 260 in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Raken in New Zealand fell 25% over 11 measured months, from 40 to 30 in September 2026.

How are Autodesk Forma’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Autodesk Forma’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • autodesk construction cloud
  • autodesk forma

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns Autodesk Forma?

Autodesk Forma is owned by Autodesk. Brandwave also tracks AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Revit and Tinkercad, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.

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