How popular isHFC Group?
In September 2026, people searched for HFC Group by name about 140 times in New Zealand, an 180% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.97% of all New Zealand Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancy searches, placing HFC Group seventh out of seven consultancies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies, HFC Group did not appear in any of the answers.
HFC Group is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
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
HFC GroupShare of searches 0.97%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, HFC Group did not appear in any of the three answers.
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 HFC Group?
Share of searches by month for Beca, Engco, Engenium, Lewis Bradford, HFC Group. 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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How has branded search demand for HFC Group changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for HFC Group in New Zealand rose from 50 to 140.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HFC Group’s share of searches among Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand peaked at 1.9% in June 2026 and was lowest at 0.49% in November 2025.
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 HFC Group’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HFC Group’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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