AECOM vs Stantec:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, AECOM and Stantec were level on Share of Search among engineering consultancies in New Zealand, with an estimated 5K versus 5.1K branded searches, at 16% and 16.4% estimated Share of Search.
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Which is more popular in search, AECOM or Stantec?
Compare the engineering and infrastructure consultancies working on New Zealand projects. 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.
Share of Search by month for Stantec, AECOM. 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the AECOM and Stantec comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 11 months ending August 2026: AECOM took it in November 2025, Stantec took it in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AECOM’s estimated Share of Search among engineering consultancies in New Zealand moved from 14.2% to 16%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4K to 5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Stantec’s estimated Share of Search among engineering consultancies in New Zealand moved from 18.2% to 16.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand engineering consultancies in August 2026?
3 changes
In August 2026, Tonkin + Taylor overtook AECOM to rank 2nd among engineering consultancies in New Zealand, at 18.2%.
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.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AECOM’s and Stantec’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.
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