Oknoplast is launching the 2nd edition of its Best Installer Challenge, in partnership with the CSTB

Its aim is to enhance the expertise of installers, promote best practices and highlight a profession essential to the quality of installations.

The 2nd edition of the OKNOPLAST Best Installer Challenge will take place in two stages: four regional qualifying rounds across France from September 14th to October 16th, 2026, with a Parisian stage organized on Wednesday, September 30th, from 2 pm to 5 pm as part of the BATIMAT trade show at Porte de Versailles. The best installers selected regionally will then meet for the grand national final on November 20th, 2026.

Uniting the entire network around the technical excellence of the installers

Often working behind the scenes, installers play a crucial role in customer satisfaction. Through its Best Installer Challenge, OKNOPLAST recognizes their expertise and know-how, essential for high-quality installations. With an Illicado gift card worth €1200 for the winner and between €600 and €1,000 for the finalists, the OKNOPLAST Best Installer Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for Premium partners to showcase the talent of their installation teams.

Best OKNOPLAST Installer Challenge

The Best Layer Challenge 2026 will take place in two phases.

Phase 1 – Regional qualifying events

The four regional qualifying sessions for the OKNOPLAST Best Installer Challenge will take place from September 14th to October 16th, 2026. To qualify for the national final, candidates will have to demonstrate their knowledge and observational skills through two tests, completely revamped for this second edition:

• A technical quiz focusing on mastering current regulations and best installation practices.
• A test on posing techniques with innovative technology using virtual reality headsets.

Only the best installer from each region will qualify for the grand final on November 20th.

Regional selection schedule:

• Grenoble – CSTB Hands-on Training Site: September 14, 2026
• Paris – BATIMAT trade fair – Porte de Versailles: September 30, 2026
• Nice – CSTB Hands-on Training Site: October 9, 2026
• Nantes – CSTB Hands-on Training Site: October 16, 2026

BATIMAT, a showcase of technical excellence

On Wednesday afternoon, September 30th, the Parisian qualifying rounds will take place at the heart of BATIMAT, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Journalists will have the opportunity to attend the competitions and speak with the OKNOPLAST teams about the challenges of installation quality, the brand's strategy, and its latest innovations.

Registration is required to attend the events: rosa-sara.mokri@primavera.fr

Phase 2 – The grand finale on November 20, 2026

The four regional winners will meet on November 20th at the CSTB training center in Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes (77) for a demanding practical test under real installation conditions. Under the watchful eyes of an expert jury, they will have to demonstrate rigor, precision, and speed to earn the title of Best OKNOPLAST Installer 2026. The grand prize winner will receive an Illicado gift card worth €1.200. The runners-up through fourth place will receive gift cards worth €600 and €1.000 respectively, in recognition of their performance.

According to Sophie Cuenot, Head of the Implementation and Training Department, Bays and Glazing Division of the CSTB: “The Best Installer Challenge, organized in partnership with OKNOPLAST, is an innovative initiative that highlights a central but often underestimated profession: window installation. By immersing participants in virtual reality simulations followed by practical tests on a wall, we can assess their technical expertise through demanding criteria, such as adherence to best practices and the implementation steps defined by the DTU (Unified Technical Document). Wedge placement, fixing, sealing, and window adjustment… more than 60 criteria have been detailed to differentiate between the candidates. Beyond the competition, this event underscores the essential role of installers and the importance of their skills in the quality of installations and customer satisfaction. Their expertise, acquired through experience and training, guarantees the long-term success of every project. This partnership with OKNOPLAST illustrates a shared ambition: to promote excellence and strengthen the recognition of a key profession in the window industry.”

Benefits for participating companies

In addition to individual rewards, Premium Partners participating in the OKNOPLAST Best Installer Challenge benefit from exclusive advantages:

• Discounts on OKNOPLAST orders: discount for any company participating in phase 1 and an increased discount for companies whose installers reach the podium of one of the four centers (not cumulative with the participation discount).
• Discounts on CSTB training courses: discount for OKNOPLAST Premium Partners who participated in the challenge, and an increased discount for registration of all installers and surveyors from the company.