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title: "Quantity surveying firms in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare quantity surveying and construction cost consultancies serving New Zealand projects. Share of Search among Rider Levett Bucknall, WT Partnership, Kwanto, Veron Building Consultants and Kingstons, the quantity surveying firms Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-quantity-surveying-firms"
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# Quantity surveying firms in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare quantity surveying and construction cost consultancies serving New Zealand projects. Share of Search among Rider Levett Bucknall, WT Partnership, Kwanto, Veron Building Consultants and Kingstons, the quantity surveying firms Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Quantity surveying firms
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 5
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Rider Levett Bucknall, 58.3%

## Which brand is most popular in search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand?

- In August 2026, Rider Levett Bucknall was the most searched among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand, with an estimated 1.1K branded searches and 58.3% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- WT Partnership is in 2nd place, 35.8 percentage points behind at 22.5% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Rider Levett Bucknall’s estimated Share of Search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand decreased from 63.7% to 58.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, WT Partnership’s estimated Share of Search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand increased from 20.2% to 22.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kwanto’s estimated Share of Search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand increased from 10.1% to 12.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Veron Building Consultants’ estimated Share of Search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand increased from 4.2% to 4.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Rider Levett Bucknall’s estimated Share of Search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand peaked at 63.7% in October 2025 and was lowest at 50.7% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, WT Partnership’s estimated Share of Search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand peaked at 27.5% in May 2026 and was lowest at 20.2% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kwanto’s estimated Share of Search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand peaked at 13.8% in July 2026 and was lowest at 6.5% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Veron Building Consultants’ estimated Share of Search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand peaked at 11.1% in May 2026 and was lowest at 1.9% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kingstons’ estimated Share of Search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand peaked at 3.9% in May 2026 and was lowest at 1.4% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kingstons held steady: its estimated Share of Search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Rider Levett Bucknall vs WT Partnership: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/rider-levett-bucknall-vs-wt-partnership): 58.3% against 22.5% Share of Search.
- [Rider Levett Bucknall vs Kwanto: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/kwanto-vs-rider-levett-bucknall): 58.3% against 12.8% Share of Search.
- [Rider Levett Bucknall vs Veron Building Consultants: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/rider-levett-bucknall-vs-veron-building-consultants): 58.3% against 4.8% Share of Search.
- [WT Partnership vs Kwanto: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/kwanto-vs-wt-partnership): 22.5% against 12.8% Share of Search.
- [WT Partnership vs Veron Building Consultants: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/veron-building-consultants-vs-wt-partnership): 22.5% against 4.8% Share of Search.
- [Kwanto vs Veron Building Consultants: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/kwanto-vs-veron-building-consultants): 12.8% against 4.8% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand quantity surveying firms in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Rider Levett Bucknall gained estimated Share of Search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand, from 50.7% to 58.3%.
- In August 2026, WT Partnership lost estimated Share of Search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand, from 26.3% to 22.5%.
- In August 2026, Veron Building Consultants lost estimated Share of Search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand, from 7.2% to 4.8%.
- In August 2026, Kwanto lost estimated Share of Search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand, from 13.8% to 12.8%.
- Kingstons’ estimated Share of Search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.9% to 1.6% in August 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Rider Levett Bucknall | 58.3% | 1.1K | +41.6% | Rider Levett Bucknall |
| 2 | WT Partnership | 22.5% | 420 | +5.0% | WT Partnership |
| 3 | Kwanto | 12.8% | 240 | +14.3% | Kwanto |
| 4 | Veron Building Consultants | 4.8% | 90 | -18.2% | Veron Building Consultants |
| 5 | Kingstons | 1.6% | 30 | 0.0% | Kingstons |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Rider Levett Bucknall | 1.1K | 63.7% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | WT Partnership | 340 | 20.2% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Kwanto | 170 | 10.1% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Veron Building Consultants | 70 | 4.2% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Kingstons | 30 | 1.8% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Rider Levett Bucknall | 940 | 58.8% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | WT Partnership | 400 | 25% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Kwanto | 150 | 9.4% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Veron Building Consultants | 70 | 4.4% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Kingstons | 40 | 2.5% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Rider Levett Bucknall | 630 | 60% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | WT Partnership | 270 | 25.7% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Kwanto | 70 | 6.7% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Veron Building Consultants | 50 | 4.8% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Kingstons | 30 | 2.9% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Rider Levett Bucknall | 660 | 63.5% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | WT Partnership | 250 | 24% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Kwanto | 90 | 8.7% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Kingstons | 20 | 1.9% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Veron Building Consultants | 20 | 1.9% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Rider Levett Bucknall | 790 | 56.4% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | WT Partnership | 330 | 23.6% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Kwanto | 150 | 10.7% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Veron Building Consultants | 110 | 7.9% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Kingstons | 20 | 1.4% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Rider Levett Bucknall | 950 | 52.2% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | WT Partnership | 480 | 26.4% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Kwanto | 170 | 9.3% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Veron Building Consultants | 170 | 9.3% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Kingstons | 50 | 2.7% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Rider Levett Bucknall | 780 | 56.1% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | WT Partnership | 330 | 23.7% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Veron Building Consultants | 140 | 10.1% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Kwanto | 100 | 7.2% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Kingstons | 40 | 2.9% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Rider Levett Bucknall | 780 | 51% | 1 |
| May 2026 | WT Partnership | 420 | 27.5% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Veron Building Consultants | 170 | 11.1% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Kwanto | 100 | 6.5% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Kingstons | 60 | 3.9% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Rider Levett Bucknall | 940 | 58% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | WT Partnership | 410 | 25.3% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Kwanto | 120 | 7.4% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Veron Building Consultants | 110 | 6.8% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Kingstons | 40 | 2.5% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Rider Levett Bucknall | 770 | 50.7% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | WT Partnership | 400 | 26.3% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Kwanto | 210 | 13.8% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Veron Building Consultants | 110 | 7.2% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Kingstons | 30 | 2% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Rider Levett Bucknall | 1.1K | 58.3% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | WT Partnership | 420 | 22.5% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Kwanto | 240 | 12.8% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Veron Building Consultants | 90 | 4.8% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Kingstons | 30 | 1.6% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Kingstons | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Kwanto | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Rider Levett Bucknall | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Veron Building Consultants | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | WT Partnership | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Kingstons**: Measured on the search terms “kingstons qs” and “kingstons quantity surveyors”, summed into one figure.
- **Kwanto**: Measured on the search terms “kwanto”, “kwanto near me” and “kwanto nz”, summed into one figure.
- **Rider Levett Bucknall**: Measured on the search terms “rider levett”, “rider levett bucknall”, “rider levett bucknall reviews”, “rlb com”, “rlb construction cost”, “rlb cost consultants”, “rlb cost estimating”, “rlb qs”, “rlb quantity surveyors” and “rlb surveyors”, summed into one figure.
- **Veron Building Consultants**: Measured on the search term “veron building consultants”.
- **WT Partnership**: Measured on the search terms “wt partnership”, “wt partnership near me”, “wt partnership nz”, “wt partnership quantity surveyors” and “wtpartnership”, summed into one figure.

- [Kingstons](/demand/nz/brands/kingstons)
- [Kwanto](/demand/nz/brands/kwanto)
- [Rider Levett Bucknall](/demand/nz/brands/rider-levett-bucknall)
- [Veron Building Consultants](/demand/nz/brands/veron-building-consultants)
- [WT Partnership](/demand/nz/brands/wt-partnership)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand?

In August 2026, Rider Levett Bucknall was the most searched among quantity surveying firms in New Zealand, with an estimated 1.1K branded searches and 58.3% estimated Share of Search within this set.

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