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Autodesk Forma vs Buildxact:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In September 2026, Autodesk Forma had more branded searches than Buildxact among construction project management platforms in New Zealand. Autodesk Forma had about 760 branded searches, while Buildxact had 590. Autodesk Forma made up 5.8% of all construction project management platform searches we track, and Buildxact accounted for 4.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction project management platforms, Buildxact appeared in three of the five answers and Autodesk Forma in two. Buildxact was mentioned before Autodesk Forma in three out of four answers that named either.

Among construction project management platforms in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Autodesk Forma, about 29% more searches than Buildxact

Autodesk Forma 760 searchesBuildxact 590 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Buildxact, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Autodesk Forma in 2

Buildxact in 3 of 5Autodesk Forma in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Buildxact, named ahead of Autodesk Forma in 3 of 4 answers

Buildxact first in 3Autodesk Forma first in 1

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Top construction project management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Buildxact was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. 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. Buildxact was listed before Autodesk Forma in three out of four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Buildxact1st
  2. Autodesk Forma2nd

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • 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

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which construction management platform should I use in New Zealand?”

    1. 3Buildxact

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best construction project management platforms in New Zealand?”

    1. 3Buildxact
    2. 5Autodesk Forma

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best construction management platform in New Zealand for a site team?”

    1. 3Autodesk Forma

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “construction project management platforms”

    1. 3Buildxact

  • 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 Buildxact more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Autodesk Forma and Buildxact 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.

    Autodesk Forma and Buildxact among construction project management platforms in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Autodesk Forma, Buildxact. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthAutodesk FormaBuildxact
    Nov 20253.2%5.4%
    Dec 20253.6%5.3%
    Jan 20263.6%6.4%
    Feb 20264.8%5.3%
    Mar 20267.7%5.2%
    Apr 20266.7%6.2%
    May 20265.6%5.1%
    Jun 20265.2%5.3%
    Jul 20266.4%4.4%
    Aug 20265.2%4.5%
    Sep 20265.8%4.5%
    Oct 2026——

    How has branded search for Autodesk Forma and Buildxact changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

    3 findings

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand construction project management platforms in September 2026?

    1 change

    1. In September 2026, Autodesk Forma gained share of searches among construction project management platforms in New Zealand, from 5.2% to 5.8%.

    How are Autodesk Forma’s and Buildxact’s branded searches counted?

    3 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Autodesk Forma’s and Buildxact’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

    Buildxact

    1 branded search term

    • buildxact

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