HFC Group vs Lewis & Barrow:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Lewis & Barrow had more branded searches than HFC Group among Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand. Lewis & Barrow had about 30 branded searches, while HFC Group had 20. Lewis & Barrow made up 1.5% of all Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancy searches we track, and HFC Group accounted for 0.97%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies, Lewis & Barrow appeared in two of the three answers and HFC Group in none.
Who do people search for more?
Lewis & Barrow, about 50% more searches than HFC Group
Who does AI mention more?
Lewis & Barrow, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, HFC Group in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Lewis & Barrow, the only one of the two named
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Top Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Lewis & Barrow was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. HFC Group did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Beca1st- Lewis & Barrow2nd
- Lewis Bradford3rd
Engenium4th
Engco–
EDC–
HFC Group–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Beca3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Lewis Bradford2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Lewis & Barrow2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Engenium1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Engco0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- EDC0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- HFC Group0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which civil and structural engineering consultancy should I hire in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best civil and structural engineering consultancies in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best civil and structural engineering consultancy in Christchurch, New Zealand for a building project?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“civil engineering christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“structural engineers christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is HFC Group or Lewis & Barrow more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for HFC Group and Lewis & Barrow by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Lewis & Barrow, HFC Group. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Beca | Engco | Engenium | Lewis Bradford | EDC | Lewis & Barrow | HFC Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.2% | 8.1% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% | 0.95% |
| Nov 2025 | 78% | 8.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.49% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.8% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% | 0.76% |
| Jan 2026 | 80.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.8% | 7.1% | 4% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.51% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.2% | 7.1% | 5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.4% | 9.8% | 3.7% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 76.9% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 76.9% | 8.2% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.85% |
| Aug 2026 | 79.2% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.7% | 8.3% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.97% |
How has the HFC Group and Lewis & Barrow comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: HFC Group took it in June 2026, Lewis & Barrow took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HFC Group’s share of searches among Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand moved from 0.95% to 0.97%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 20.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lewis & Barrow’s share of searches among Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand moved from 2.4% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 30.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, HFC Group lost share of searches among Christchurch civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand, from 1.7% to 0.97%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lewis & Barrow in New Zealand fell 40% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 30 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HFC Group’s and Lewis & Barrow’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.
HFC Group
1 branded search term
- hfc group
Lewis & Barrow
1 branded search term
- lewis and barrow
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