Autodesk Forma vs Contractor Foreman:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In September 2026, Autodesk Forma had more branded searches than Contractor Foreman among construction project management platforms in New Zealand. Autodesk Forma had about 760 branded searches, while Contractor Foreman had 10. Autodesk Forma made up 5.8% of all construction project management platform searches we track, and Contractor Foreman accounted for 0.08%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction project management platforms, Autodesk Forma appeared in two of the five answers and Contractor Foreman in one. Autodesk Forma was mentioned before Contractor Foreman in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Autodesk Forma, about 76 searches for every 1 for Contractor Foreman
Who does AI mention more?
Autodesk Forma, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Contractor Foreman in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Autodesk Forma, named ahead of Contractor Foreman in 2 of 3 answers
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Top construction project management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and 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. Contractor Foreman was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Autodesk Forma was listed before Contractor Foreman in two out of three answers that named either.
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.
- Autodesk Forma2 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
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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 Contractor Foreman more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Autodesk Forma and Contractor Foreman 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 Autodesk Forma, Contractor Foreman. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Autodesk Forma | Contractor Foreman |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 3.2% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 3.6% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 3.6% | 0.22% |
| Feb 2026 | 4.8% | 0.18% |
| Mar 2026 | 7.7% | 0.14% |
| Apr 2026 | 6.7% | 0.17% |
| May 2026 | 5.6% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 5.2% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 6.4% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 5.2% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 5.8% | 0.08% |
| Oct 2026 | — | — |
How has branded search for Autodesk Forma and Contractor Foreman changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Autodesk Forma was ahead of Contractor Foreman in every measured month of the 11 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Autodesk Forma’s share of searches among construction project management platforms in New Zealand moved from 3.2% to 5.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 350 to 760.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Contractor Foreman’s share of searches among construction project management platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.09% to 0.08%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand construction project management platforms in September 2026?
1 change
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 Contractor Foreman’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Autodesk Forma’s and Contractor Foreman’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
Contractor Foreman
1 branded search term
- contractor foreman
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