Autodesk Forma vs Rave Build:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Rave Build had more branded searches than Autodesk Forma among construction project management platforms in New Zealand. Rave Build had about 800 branded searches, while Autodesk Forma had 700. Rave Build made up 7.3% of all construction project management platform searches we track, and Autodesk Forma accounted for 6.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction project management platforms, Rave Build appeared in all five answers and Autodesk Forma in two. Rave Build was mentioned before Autodesk Forma in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Rave Build, about 14% more searches than Autodesk Forma
Who does AI mention more?
Rave Build, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Rave Build, named ahead of Autodesk Forma in every answer
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Top construction project management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Rave Build appeared in all five answers. 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. Rave Build was listed before Autodesk Forma in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
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
See every answer about construction project management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which construction management platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best construction project management platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best construction management platform in New Zealand for a site team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“construction project management platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best construction management software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Autodesk Forma or Rave Build more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Autodesk Forma and Rave Build by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight construction project management platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Rave Build, Autodesk Forma. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Procore | Rave Build | Autodesk Forma | Buildxact | NextMinute | Fieldwire | Contractor Foreman | Raken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 75.2% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 0.09% | 0.37% |
| Dec 2025 | 74.8% | 8.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 0.14% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 72.7% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 0.22% | 0.33% |
| Feb 2026 | 73.5% | 8.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 0.18% | 0.36% |
| Mar 2026 | 71.7% | 8% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 0.14% | 0.36% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.4% | 8.9% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 0.17% | 0.34% |
| May 2026 | 70.9% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 0.26% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 73.9% | 8.9% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 0.07% | 0.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 75% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 75.4% | 8.2% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2% | 0.08% | 0.15% |
| Sep 2026 | 76.3% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Oct 2026 | 75% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
How has branded search for Autodesk Forma and Rave Build changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Rave Build was ahead of Autodesk Forma in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Autodesk Forma’s share of searches among construction project management platforms in New Zealand moved from 3.2% to 6.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 350 to 700.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Rave Build’s share of searches among construction project management platforms in New Zealand moved from 8.4% to 7.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 910 to 800.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand construction project management platforms in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Autodesk Forma gained share of searches among construction project management platforms in New Zealand, from 5.8% to 6.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Rave Build in New Zealand fell 12.1% over 12 measured months, from 910 to 800 in October 2026.
How are Autodesk Forma’s and Rave Build’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Autodesk Forma’s and Rave Build’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Autodesk Forma
2 branded search terms
- autodesk construction cloud
- autodesk forma
Rave Build
2 branded search terms
- rave build
- ravebuild
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