SmartSource AE takes aim at drafting and estimating bottlenecks
SmartSource AE, a newly launched construction‑focused outsourcing firm, is helping building product manufacturers and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms address one of their most persistent operational challenges: fluctuating workloads and limited technical capacity.
“Most manufacturers and AEC firms don’t struggle because they lack work,” said Diana San Diego, Co‑Founder and Managing Partner. “They struggle because capacity swings break their workflow. When things slow down, teams are underutilized. When things ramp up, bottlenecks hit fast. SmartSource AE was built to stabilize that cycle.”
SmartSource AE takes a disciplined approach to offshoring technical work by providing dedicated, fully managed remote teams in the Philippines with architecture or engineering backgrounds and real construction experience. Each team is built specifically for the client and works as a true extension of the U.S. team.
Services include drafting, material take‑offs, estimating, and sales support – functions that often pull U.S.-based teams away from higher‑value work. Teams are fully managed by SmartSource AE, allowing clients to focus on customers and growth without the overhead of recruiting or day‑to‑day supervision.
Founded by Operators, Not Theorists
SmartSource AE is rooted in firsthand experience. The founders bring 40 years of combined experience across U.S. construction sales, engineering, and project delivery, along with over 15 years of experience building and leading offshore technical teams in the Philippines.
Diana San Diego spent nearly two decades at a leading U.S. building product manufacturer, where she helped scale operations across sales, marketing, and technical support. Roy San Diego, a licensed Professional Engineer, spent 20 years at a global engineering firm, managing multidisciplinary teams and large‑scale technical workflows.
Fluent in both U.S. construction practices and Philippine team development, the founders uniquely bridge expectations across time zones, cultures, and project demands.
Designed for a Volatile Construction Market
As construction firms continue navigating unpredictable market cycles, SmartSource AE positions itself as a long‑term capacity partner rather than a stopgap solution.
“Our goal isn’t to replace in‑house teams,” said Roy San Diego, P.E., Co‑Founder and Managing Partner. “It’s to protect them. We’ve seen how production work pulls engineers, estimators, and sales teams away from where they deliver the most value. By building dedicated offshore teams that are properly trained, managed, and integrated, companies can scale capacity without sacrificing quality or burning out their core staff.”
For more information, visit www.smartsourceae.com.
About SmartSource AE
SmartSource AE is a construction‑focused outsourcing firm that provides dedicated, fully managed remote technical teams for U.S. building product manufacturers and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms. The company supports drafting, estimating, material take‑offs, and sales and technical support functions through teams that integrate directly into client workflows. Founded by construction industry veterans, SmartSource AE helps companies scale capacity without adding U.S. headcount. Learn more at www.smartsourceae.com.