How popular isBeca?
In September 2026, people searched for Beca by name about 12,400 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 77.7% of all New Zealand Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancy searches, placing Beca first out of seven consultancies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies, Beca appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
Beca is the most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
BecaShare of searches 77.7%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
EngcoShare of searches 8.3%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
EngeniumShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- Lewis BradfordShare of searches 4.4%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
EDCShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Beca appeared in all three answers. Beca is the most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Beca1st
- Lewis & Barrow2nd
- Lewis Bradford3rd
- Engenium4th
- Engco–
- EDC–
HFC Group–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Beca3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Lewis Bradford2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Lewis & Barrow2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Engenium1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Engco0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- EDC0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- HFC Group0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which civil and structural engineering consultancy should I hire in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best civil and structural engineering consultancies in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best civil and structural engineering consultancy in Christchurch, New Zealand for a building project?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“civil engineering christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“structural engineers christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies compete with Beca?
Share of searches by month for Beca, Engco, Engenium, Lewis Bradford. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Beca | Engco | Engenium | Lewis Bradford | EDC | Lewis & Barrow | HFC Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.2% | 8.1% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% | 0.95% |
| Nov 2025 | 78% | 8.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.49% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.8% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% | 0.76% |
| Jan 2026 | 80.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.8% | 7.1% | 4% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.51% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.2% | 7.1% | 5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.4% | 9.8% | 3.7% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 76.9% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 76.9% | 8.2% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.85% |
| Aug 2026 | 79.2% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.7% | 8.3% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.97% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 77.7% | 1.6K | -15.8% | -1.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 8.3% | 170 | 0% | +1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.8% | 120 | -20% | -0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.4% | 90 | +28.6% | +1.5 points | |
| 5, moved from 7th to 5th | 1.5% | 30 | 0% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 7th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.5% | 30 | -25% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, moved from 5th to 7th | 0.97% | 20 | -50% | -0.7 pointsmoved from 5th to 7th |
1.
Beca77.7%
Held 1st. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -15.8% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
2.
Engco8.3%
Held 2nd. 170 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
3.
Engenium5.8%
Held 3rd. 120 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
4.4%
Held 4th. 90 estimated branded searches, +28.6% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
5.
EDC1.5%
Moved from 7th to 5th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
1.5%
Held 6th. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.97%
Moved from 5th to 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
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12 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Beca changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Beca in New Zealand held steady at 12.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Beca’s share of searches among Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand increased from 76.2% to 77.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Beca’s share of searches among Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand peaked at 80.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 74.4% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Lewis Bradford gained share of searches among Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand, from 2.9% to 4.4%.
In September 2026, Engco gained share of searches among Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand, from 7.1% to 8.3%.
In September 2026, Beca lost share of searches among Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand, from 79.2% to 77.7%.
In September 2026, HFC Group lost share of searches among Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand, from 1.7% to 0.97%.
In September 2026, EDC rose from 7th to 5th among Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lewis & Barrow in New Zealand fell 40% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 30 in September 2026.
How are Beca’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Beca’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.
- beca
- beca civil engineering
- beca consultants
- beca engineering
- beca infrastructure
- beca palmerston north
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Where does Beca compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering consultancies | 1st of 7 | 47.4% | Show ranking |
| Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies | 1st of 7 | 77.7% | Shown above |
| New Plymouth civil and structural engineering consultancies | 3rd of 7 | 25.8% | Show ranking |
| Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies | 2nd of 6 | 24% | Show ranking |
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