The new version of BREEAM 2016 was recently launched and takes effect starting today, 29th of March 2016, while the LEED v4 methodology will be launched in November this year,

The new methodologies are replacing the versions used currently and offer a more rigorous approach of the sustainable development, having a major impact for all developers interested in aligning their projects to the standards imposed by the highest international building certification authorities. (source: cijjournal.com)