The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) brought the plumbing and heating industry together for Quality Plumber Week 2026, celebrating the skills and hard work of installers across the sector.
Running from 5 to 11 October, the week featured webinars, competitions, articles, social media activity and the Quality Plumber Week Awards, recognising the people who keep homes warm, water flowing and businesses running.
Organised annually by APHC in partnership with Installer, Quality Plumber Week celebrates the good work happening across the plumbing and heating industry. It gives installers a chance to share their achievements and highlights the important role plumbers and heating engineers play in homes, businesses and communities every day.
Throughout the week, installers were encouraged to share their success stories and examples of their work on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn using the hashtag #QPW26. Those taking part also had the chance to win one of seven £50 One4All gift cards.
A key part of the week was the 2026 Quality Plumber Week Awards, which recognise the skill, commitment and enthusiasm that plumbers and heating engineers bring to their work. Eight awards were presented across categories sponsored by leading names in the industry.
The award winners were:
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
The categories cover a range of contributions to the industry, from sustainability and community work to training, technology and inclusion. Prizes were worth at least £250 in each category, with every winner also receiving a glass trophy.
Installers also had the chance to build their knowledge and pick up practical advice through a series of live webinars hosted by industry experts and manufacturers in partnership with Installer. 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
The sessions covered everything from technical competence and water testing to AI and van storage, giving installers practical information they could use in their businesses.
If you missed any of the webinars, you can still watch them here: Quality Plumber Week | APHC
