The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) brought the plumbing and heating industry together for Quality Plumber Week 2026, celebrating the skill, professionalism and dedication of installers across the sector.
Running from 5 to 11 October, Quality Plumber Week featured a programme of webinars, competitions, articles, social media activity and the Quality Plumber Week Awards, recognising the outstanding work of the people who keep homes warm, water flowing and businesses running.
Quality Plumber Week is a nationwide industry initiative that shines a spotlight on the positive work taking place across plumbing and heating. The campaign brings the industry together to recognise the expertise, professionalism and essential contribution that plumbers and heating engineers make to homes, businesses and communities every day.
Throughout the week, installers were encouraged to share their success stories and showcase examples of their best work on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn using the hashtag #QPW26. Participants had the chance to win one of seven £50 One4All gift cards, helping to celebrate the quality installations and achievements taking place across the industry.
A highlight of the week was the 2026 Quality Plumber Week Awards, which recognise the dedication, skill and passion that plumbers and heating engineers bring to their work. Seven awards were up for grabs, with each category sponsored by a leading name in the plumbing and heating industry.
The Quality Plumber Week awards crowned 7 winners who all won top prize sponsored by industry names:
Sustainable Installer of the Year: Sponsored by Resideo – David Sayer, Hydro Heating Ltd
Caring for the Community: Sponsored by BPEC – Jonathon Hallam
Caring for the Community *Highly Commended*: Sponsored by BPEC – Ian Bellis
Commitment to Training: Sponsored by Altecnic – Fiona Nadine
APHC Installer of the year: Sponsored by Instantor – David Sayer, Hydro Heating Ltd
Embracing Technology: Sponsored by Hansgrohe – David Heap, Vital Synergy
Rising Star: Sponsored by Premierline Insurance Broker – Beth McBlain
Diversity and Inclusion Champion: Sponsored by Neomitis – David Heap, Vital Synergy
Award prizes were worth a minimum of £250 per category, alongside a glass trophy for each winner.
The week also provided opportunities for installers to develop their knowledge, share expertise and explore new ways of working through a programme of live webinars. Topics included:
– Mandatory Technical Competence – What Does It Mean for Plumbing & Heating? hosted by APHC
– Grow Your Knowledge, Earn More Rewards hosted by Resideo
– AI for Tradespeople: Hype, Risk, Reality hosted by Fergus
– Smarter Water Testing and Powerful Digital Tools for Heating Professionals hosted by Fernox
– The 10‑Minute Daily Gain Plumbers Unlock with Smarter Van Racking hosted by bott Smartvan
If you missed any of the webinars, you can catch up here: Quality Plumber Week | APHC | Quality Plumber Week
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