Contractors are no longer competing only for a place in Google’s traditional results or local map pack. Homeowners, property managers, developers, and facility teams increasingly ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google’s AI experiences which contractors to consider, what a project should cost, and which provider appears most credible.

During 2026, our research team reviewed dozens of agencies offering ASO and GEO services for construction-related businesses in the United States, with a focus on those serving clients in construction, architecture, engineering, and real estate.

From early 2026, our research team reviewed a broad selection of agencies offering home services marketing and GEO-related services. Rather than relying on a single numerical score, we developed a comparative evaluation framework based on six practical decision-making criteria that home services companies commonly consider when selecting a GEO partner.

This report compiles publicly available datasets from Anthropic's Economic Index reports, Similarweb web traffic analytics, and AppMagic mobile download records to document Anthropic (Claude) usage by country across the period August 2025 through February 2026.