It was produced through an Interagency Agreement between the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Several Government agencies, including eight state agencies, EPA, and DoD, have participated in the validation of the system. The software is designed to enable all parties to avoid paying inflated costs. Several State Agencies currently use the system as a preferred estimating and negotiating tool. Compared to manual estimates, the system is less prone to errors, is 10 times faster, and is 20 times more efficient in comparing alternatives.
Discounts are available for state agencies.
These classes are held at the Talisman offices in Englewood, CO and include the training facility, training materials, and computers. Many customers prefer on-site training classes because they offer the advantage of focusing the training on the customer's unique needs. Typical classes last two days and can be tailored to meet customer-specific requirements.