Contractor Foreman vs NextMinute:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In September 2026, NextMinute had more branded searches than Contractor Foreman among construction project management platforms in New Zealand. NextMinute had about 480 branded searches, while Contractor Foreman had 10. NextMinute made up 3.7% 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, NextMinute appeared in two of the five answers and Contractor Foreman in one. NextMinute was mentioned before Contractor Foreman in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
NextMinute, about 48 searches for every 1 for Contractor Foreman
Who does AI mention more?
NextMinute, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Contractor Foreman in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
NextMinute, 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, NextMinute 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. NextMinute 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.
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
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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 Contractor Foreman or NextMinute more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Contractor Foreman and NextMinute 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 NextMinute, Contractor Foreman. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | NextMinute | Contractor Foreman |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 5.4% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 5.3% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 6.4% | 0.22% |
| Feb 2026 | 5.3% | 0.18% |
| Mar 2026 | 5.2% | 0.14% |
| Apr 2026 | 5.1% | 0.17% |
| May 2026 | 5.1% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 4.4% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 3.6% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 4.5% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 3.7% | 0.08% |
| Oct 2026 | — | — |
How has branded search for Contractor Foreman and NextMinute changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- NextMinute was ahead of Contractor Foreman in every measured month of the 11 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, NextMinute’s share of searches among construction project management platforms in New Zealand moved from 5.4% to 3.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand construction project management platforms in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, NextMinute lost share of searches among construction project management platforms in New Zealand, from 4.5% to 3.7%.
How are Contractor Foreman’s and NextMinute’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Contractor Foreman’s and NextMinute’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.
Contractor Foreman
1 branded search term
- contractor foreman
NextMinute
2 branded search terms
- next minute
- nextminute

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