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MIS 3005-D vs MIS 3005-I: who designs, who installs, who signs
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MIS 3005-D vs MIS 3005-I: who designs, who installs, who signs

MIS 3005 split into two documents on 1 April 2022 - one for design, one for installation. Most growing UK heat pump installers still treat them as one workflow, and that's where the data leaks. A practical guide to the design-to-install handoff for scaling installers.

Jamie Duncan

Jamie Duncan

11 May 2026

Heat pump commissioning under BUS V5: a 2026 compliance playbook
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Heat pump commissioning under BUS V5: a 2026 compliance playbook

Commissioning is where heat pump jobs get signed off - and where margin and customer satisfaction most often leak. A practical playbook for growing UK installers on MIS 3005, the MCS Installation Database, BUS V5 voucher applications and redemption, and clean handover.

Matt Franklin

Matt Franklin

28 April 2026

Do I need MCS to install solar PV or heat pumps?
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Do I need MCS to install solar PV or heat pumps?

MCS accreditation is not legally required to install solar panels or heat pumps, but it significantly limits available work opportunities. Learn why MCS certification matters for your renewable energy business.

Felix Rusby

Felix Rusby

1 July 2024