How popular isGHD in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 250 branded searches for GHD in New Zealand which is down 19.4% over the last 11 months. GHD holds 0.8% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand engineering consultancies and is ranked 6th of 6 competitors for search popularity.
Beca43.9%
Tonkin + Taylor18.2%
Stantec16.4%
AECOM16%
WSP4.6%GHD0.8%
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Which engineering consultancies compete with GHD?
Share of Search by month for Beca, Tonkin + Taylor, Stantec, AECOM, WSP, GHD. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Beca | Tonkin + Taylor | Stantec | AECOM | WSP | GHD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.3% | 13.1% | 18.2% | 14.2% | 5% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.1% | 13.3% | 14.7% | 17.1% | 4.5% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 52% | 11.8% | 15.9% | 14.9% | 4.4% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.8% | 13.3% | 18.4% | 14.2% | 4.5% | 0.89% |
| Feb 2026 | 46% | 15.3% | 17% | 16.1% | 5% | 0.74% |
| Mar 2026 | 49% | 12.7% | 17.9% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 0.82% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.9% | 14.8% | 17.1% | 16.2% | 5% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 46.3% | 12.5% | 17.2% | 16.9% | 6% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.3% | 15.3% | 17.1% | 16.4% | 4.9% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.4% | 14.9% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 5.7% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.9% | 18.2% | 16.4% | 16% | 4.6% | 0.8% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.9% | 13.8K | -2.1% | -1.5 points | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 18.2% | 5.7K | +23.6% | +3.3 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 16.4% | 5.1K | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 16% | 5K | -0.6% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.6% | 1.4K | -18.1% | -1.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.8% | 250 | -24.2% | -0.3 points |
1.
Beca
43.9%
held 1st · 13.8K estimated branded searches · -2.1% vs prior month · -1.5 points
18.2%
moved from 4th to 2nd · 5.7K estimated branded searches · +23.6% vs prior month · +3.3 points
3.
Stantec16.4%
moved from 2nd to 3rd · 5.1K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -0.2 points
4.
AECOM16%
moved from 3rd to 4th · 5K estimated branded searches · -0.6% vs prior month · -0.3 points
5.
WSP4.6%
held 5th · 1.4K estimated branded searches · -18.1% vs prior month · -1.1 points
6.
GHD
0.8%
held 6th · 250 estimated branded searches · -24.2% vs prior month · -0.3 points
Compare search popularity between GHD and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for GHD changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for GHD in New Zealand fell from 310 to 250.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, GHD’s estimated Share of Search among engineering consultancies in New Zealand held steady, from 1.1% to 0.8%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand engineering consultancies in August 2026?
6 changes

In August 2026, Tonkin + Taylor overtook AECOM to rank 2nd among engineering consultancies in New Zealand, at 18.2%.
In August 2026, Beca lost estimated Share of Search among engineering consultancies in New Zealand, from 45.4% to 43.9%.

In August 2026, WSP lost estimated Share of Search among engineering consultancies in New Zealand, from 5.7% to 4.6%.

AECOM’s estimated Share of Search among engineering consultancies in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 16.9% to 16% in August 2026.

Stantec’s estimated Share of Search among engineering consultancies in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 17.2% to 16.4% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for GHD in New Zealand fell 19.4% over 11 measured months, from 310 to 250 in August 2026.
How is GHD measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GHD’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.
4 branded search terms
- ghd consultants
- ghd engineering
- ghd infrastructure
- ghd nz engineering
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