Welcome to our latest edition of the Douglas Cost Guides e-News. We are thrilled to have you with us as we continue to honour our rich legacy while embracing the transformative changes that lie ahead. Our mission remains steadfast: to foster open communication and keep you informed of the latest developments with the brand and within the Douglas Cost Guides (DCG) valuation tool you trust. Valuable changes are on the horizon, and we want you to be an integral part of this exciting journey.
CELEBRATING OUR FOUNDATIONS
KEY PRINCIPLES THAT CONTINUE TO GUIDE US
At DCG, our core principles—honesty, integrity, and professionalism—remain the bedrock of our operations. These values, established by Karl Douglas, continue to guide us as we innovate and expand. They ensure that our commitment to delivering accurate and reliable property valuation tools never wavers, even as we adapt to meet the evolving needs of the industry.
COMMITMENT TO USER EXPERIENCE
MORDERNIZATION EFFORTS-A FRESH EXPERIENCE AWAITS
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our brand-new platform, designed to bring you a revitalized and engaging user experience.
This month we sat down with the VP of Product, Shelley Skibinsky, to better understand what is different and exciting coming to the new DCG platform. We talked about the user experience and the list is extensive to say the least. We have so much to talk about that we are going to stretch it across several newsletters to give you more detail.
We’ve designed this experience with the ease of use that you told us was of utmost importance. Early in 2026, you will experience a sleek new design and branding that reflects our commitment to innovation and user satisfaction. With intuitive navigation changes and a completely reimagined user interface, you’ll find it easier than ever to explore and bring clients industry leading farm building valuations.
Embrace a simplified, clean user experience like never before. Prepare to be delighted by the enhancements we’ve created just for you. Stay tuned for monthly updates as we approach launch— we can’t wait for you to experience the future of the DCG platform!
NEXT UP
ENHANCING AGRICULTURAL VALUATION
Next month, we’ll talk to the VP of IT, Petrus Burger and dig even deeper into upgrades that are sure to give you an advantage and what to expect as we work our way to a new and improved product. Stick with us for the journey – it will be worth it!
Our goal is to remain focused on you, our valued subscriber. Continued communication will be of the utmost importance to both of us on this journey – we will continue to deliver newsletters with timely updates and important information for you.
Together, we will honour our past while embracing a bright and promising future.
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FAQs
Q. When will the new DCG platform be launched?
A. The new platform is scheduled to be live in early 2026. We will keep you informed as we get closer to the launch. Our e-news will continue to provide timely updates.