Silvester Clark vs Stantec:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Stantec had more branded searches than Silvester Clark among Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand. Stantec had about 30 branded searches, while Silvester Clark had 20. Stantec made up 12% of all Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancy searches we track, and Silvester Clark accounted for 8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies, Silvester Clark appeared in all three answers and Stantec in two. Silvester Clark was mentioned before Stantec in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Stantec, about 50% more searches than Silvester Clark
Who does AI mention more?
Silvester Clark, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Silvester Clark, named ahead of Stantec in every answer
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Top Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Silvester Clark appeared in all three answers. Stantec was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Silvester Clark was listed before Stantec in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which civil and structural engineering consultancy should I hire in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best civil and structural engineering consultancies in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best civil and structural engineering consultancy in Palmerston North, New Zealand for a building project?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“structural engineer palmerston north”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“engineering consultancies palmerston north”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Silvester Clark or Stantec more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Silvester Clark and Stantec by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Stantec, Silvester Clark. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Resonant | Beca | Spectral | Stantec | Silvester Clark | Vert-X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 41.7% | 25% | 13.9% | 11.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 35% | 30% | 10% | 15% | 5% | 5% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.6% | 32.1% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 3.6% | 7.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.4% | 20.7% | 17.2% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.4% | 28.1% | 15.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 3.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.1% | 33.3% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| May 2026 | 50% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.7% | 29% | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.6% | 28.6% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 4.8% | 9.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.4% | 31% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 40% | 24% | 12% | 12% | 4% | 8% |
| Oct 2026 | 36% | 20% | 16% | 12% | 8% | 8% |
How has branded search for Silvester Clark and Stantec changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Stantec was ahead of Silvester Clark in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Silvester Clark’s share of searches among Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand moved from 5.6% to 8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 20.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Stantec’s share of searches among Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand moved from 11.1% to 12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 30.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Silvester Clark overtook Vert-X to rank 5th among Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand, with 8% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Stantec in New Zealand fell 25% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 30 in October 2026.
How are Silvester Clark’s and Stantec’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Silvester Clark’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.
Silvester Clark
1 branded search term
- silvester clark
Stantec
1 branded search term
- stantec
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