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title: "Napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare Napier civil and structural engineering consultancies using branded searches made in Napier. Share of Search among GDC Group, LDE Engineers & Scientists, BCD Group, EQSE, Fraser Thomas, Nancekivell Consultants and SAE, the napier civil and structural engineering consultancies Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
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# Napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare Napier civil and structural engineering consultancies using branded searches made in Napier. Share of Search among GDC Group, LDE Engineers & Scientists, BCD Group, EQSE, Fraser Thomas, Nancekivell Consultants and SAE, the napier civil and structural engineering consultancies Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Napier civil and structural engineering consultancies
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 7
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: GDC Group, 37.5%

## Which brand is most popular in search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand?

- In August 2026, GDC Group was the most searched among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand, with an estimated 30 branded searches and 37.5% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- LDE Engineers & Scientists is in 2nd place, 12.5 percentage points behind at 25% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, GDC Group’s estimated Share of Search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand increased from 12.5% to 37.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, LDE Engineers & Scientists’ estimated Share of Search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand decreased from 37.5% to 25%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, BCD Group’s estimated Share of Search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand decreased from 25% to 12.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, GDC Group’s estimated Share of Search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand peaked at 37.5% in August 2026 and was lowest at 11.1% in April 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, LDE Engineers & Scientists’ estimated Share of Search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand peaked at 42.9% in March 2026 and was lowest at 25% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, BCD Group’s estimated Share of Search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand peaked at 25% in October 2025 and was lowest at 10% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, EQSE’s estimated Share of Search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand peaked at 14.3% in January 2026 and was lowest at 10% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Fraser Thomas’ estimated Share of Search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand peaked at 22.2% in April 2026 and was lowest at 10% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, GDC Group rose from 5th to 1st among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, LDE Engineers & Scientists fell from 1st to 2nd among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, BCD Group fell from 2nd to 3rd among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, EQSE fell from 3rd to 4th among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Fraser Thomas fell from 4th to 5th among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Nancekivell Consultants and SAE held steady: their estimated Share of Search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [GDC Group vs LDE Engineers & Scientists: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/gdc-group-vs-lde-engineers-scientists): 37.5% against 25% Share of Search.
- [GDC Group vs BCD Group: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/bcd-group-vs-gdc-group): 37.5% against 12.5% Share of Search.
- [GDC Group vs EQSE: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/eqse-vs-gdc-group): 37.5% against 12.5% Share of Search.
- [GDC Group vs Fraser Thomas: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/fraser-thomas-vs-gdc-group): 37.5% against 12.5% Share of Search.
- [LDE Engineers & Scientists vs BCD Group: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/bcd-group-vs-lde-engineers-scientists): 25% against 12.5% Share of Search.
- [LDE Engineers & Scientists vs EQSE: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/eqse-vs-lde-engineers-scientists): 25% against 12.5% Share of Search.
- [LDE Engineers & Scientists vs Fraser Thomas: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/fraser-thomas-vs-lde-engineers-scientists): 25% against 12.5% Share of Search.
- [BCD Group vs EQSE: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/bcd-group-vs-eqse): 12.5% Share of Search each.
- [BCD Group vs Fraser Thomas: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/bcd-group-vs-fraser-thomas): 12.5% Share of Search each.
- [EQSE vs Fraser Thomas: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/eqse-vs-fraser-thomas): 12.5% Share of Search each.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in August 2026?

- In August 2026, GDC Group overtook BCD Group to take the highest estimated Share of Search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand, at 37.5%.
- In August 2026, LDE Engineers & Scientists lost estimated Share of Search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand, from 42.9% to 25%.
- In August 2026, BCD Group lost estimated Share of Search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand, from 14.3% to 12.5%.
- In August 2026, EQSE lost estimated Share of Search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand, from 14.3% to 12.5%.
- In August 2026, Fraser Thomas lost estimated Share of Search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand, from 14.3% to 12.5%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | GDC Group | 37.5% | 30 | +200.0% | GDC Group |
| 2 | LDE Engineers & Scientists | 25% | 20 | -33.3% | LDE Engineers & Scientists |
| 3 | BCD Group | 12.5% | 10 | 0.0% | BCD Group |
| 4 | EQSE | 12.5% | 10 | 0.0% | EQSE |
| 5 | Fraser Thomas | 12.5% | 10 | 0.0% | Fraser Thomas |
| — | Nancekivell Consultants | — | — | — | Nancekivell Consultants |
| — | SAE | — | — | — | SAE |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | LDE Engineers & Scientists | 30 | 37.5% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | BCD Group | 20 | 25% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | EQSE | 10 | 12.5% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Fraser Thomas | 10 | 12.5% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | GDC Group | 10 | 12.5% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Nancekivell Consultants | — | — | — |
| Oct 2025 | SAE | — | — | — |
| Nov 2025 | LDE Engineers & Scientists | 40 | 40% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Fraser Thomas | 20 | 20% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | GDC Group | 20 | 20% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | BCD Group | 10 | 10% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | EQSE | 10 | 10% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Nancekivell Consultants | — | — | — |
| Nov 2025 | SAE | — | — | — |
| Dec 2025 | BCD Group | 20 | 25% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | GDC Group | 20 | 25% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | LDE Engineers & Scientists | 20 | 25% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | EQSE | 10 | 12.5% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Fraser Thomas | 10 | 12.5% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Nancekivell Consultants | — | — | — |
| Dec 2025 | SAE | — | — | — |
| Jan 2026 | GDC Group | 20 | 28.6% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | LDE Engineers & Scientists | 20 | 28.6% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | BCD Group | 10 | 14.3% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | EQSE | 10 | 14.3% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Fraser Thomas | 10 | 14.3% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Nancekivell Consultants | — | — | — |
| Jan 2026 | SAE | — | — | — |
| Feb 2026 | GDC Group | 20 | 28.6% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | LDE Engineers & Scientists | 20 | 28.6% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | BCD Group | 10 | 14.3% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | EQSE | 10 | 14.3% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Fraser Thomas | 10 | 14.3% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Nancekivell Consultants | — | — | — |
| Feb 2026 | SAE | — | — | — |
| Mar 2026 | LDE Engineers & Scientists | 30 | 42.9% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | BCD Group | 10 | 14.3% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | EQSE | 10 | 14.3% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Fraser Thomas | 10 | 14.3% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | GDC Group | 10 | 14.3% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Nancekivell Consultants | — | — | — |
| Mar 2026 | SAE | — | — | — |
| Apr 2026 | LDE Engineers & Scientists | 30 | 33.3% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | BCD Group | 20 | 22.2% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Fraser Thomas | 20 | 22.2% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | EQSE | 10 | 11.1% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | GDC Group | 10 | 11.1% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Nancekivell Consultants | — | — | — |
| Apr 2026 | SAE | — | — | — |
| May 2026 | GDC Group | 20 | 28.6% | 1 |
| May 2026 | LDE Engineers & Scientists | 20 | 28.6% | 2 |
| May 2026 | BCD Group | 10 | 14.3% | 3 |
| May 2026 | EQSE | 10 | 14.3% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Fraser Thomas | 10 | 14.3% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Nancekivell Consultants | — | — | — |
| May 2026 | SAE | — | — | — |
| Jun 2026 | LDE Engineers & Scientists | 40 | 40% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | BCD Group | 20 | 20% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | GDC Group | 20 | 20% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | EQSE | 10 | 10% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Fraser Thomas | 10 | 10% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Nancekivell Consultants | — | — | — |
| Jun 2026 | SAE | — | — | — |
| Jul 2026 | LDE Engineers & Scientists | 30 | 42.9% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | BCD Group | 10 | 14.3% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | EQSE | 10 | 14.3% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Fraser Thomas | 10 | 14.3% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | GDC Group | 10 | 14.3% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Nancekivell Consultants | — | — | — |
| Jul 2026 | SAE | — | — | — |
| Aug 2026 | GDC Group | 30 | 37.5% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | LDE Engineers & Scientists | 20 | 25% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | BCD Group | 10 | 12.5% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | EQSE | 10 | 12.5% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Fraser Thomas | 10 | 12.5% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Nancekivell Consultants | — | — | — |
| Aug 2026 | SAE | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | BCD Group | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | EQSE | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Fraser Thomas | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | GDC Group | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | LDE Engineers & Scientists | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Nancekivell Consultants | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | SAE | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **BCD Group**: Measured on the search terms “bcd group”, “bcd group nz”, “bcdgroup” and “bcdgroup.nz”, summed into one figure.
- **EQSE**: Measured on the search term “earthquake and structural engineering consultants”.
- **Fraser Thomas**: Measured on the search terms “fraser thomas”, “fraser thomas engineering”, “fraser thomas new zealand”, “fraser thomas surveyors” and “fraserthomas”, summed into one figure.
- **GDC Group**: Measured on the search terms “gdc consultants”, “gdc group” and “gdcgroup”, summed into one figure.
- **LDE Engineers & Scientists**: Measured on the search terms “lde engineers” and “lde napier”, summed into one figure.
- **Nancekivell Consultants**: Measured on the search term “nancekivell consultants”.
- **SAE**: Measured on the search term “subeng”.

- [BCD Group](/demand/nz/brands/bcd-group)
- [EQSE](/demand/nz/brands/eqse)
- [Fraser Thomas](/demand/nz/brands/fraser-thomas)
- [GDC Group](/demand/nz/brands/gdc-group)
- [LDE Engineers & Scientists](/demand/nz/brands/lde-engineers-scientists)
- [Nancekivell Consultants](/demand/nz/brands/nancekivell-consultants)
- [SAE](/demand/nz/brands/sae)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand?

In August 2026, GDC Group was the most searched among napier civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand, with an estimated 30 branded searches and 37.5% estimated Share of Search within this set.

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