Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Cen-Cal Fire Systems

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Southern Fire Control

January 20, 2026

Engineering Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed fire and life safety platform, has acquired Southern Fire Control, a Pembroke Pines, Florida-based full-service fire sprinkler contractor founded in 1990. The add-on expands Sciens' presence in Florida to eight locations and increases the company's Florida headcount to nearly 600, broadening its capabilities across education, healthcare, hospitality and multi-family verticals.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires LS Systems

September 21, 2022

Electrical Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed holding company focused on fire detection and security services, has acquired Maryland-based LS Systems. The add-on expands Sciens' footprint into the greater Baltimore / Mid-Atlantic region and enhances its capabilities in fire protection, electronic security, and emergency communications with a team of over 90 professionals.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Western Fire Protection

August 14, 2024

HVAC & Mechanical

Sciens Building Solutions, a San Francisco-based holding company backed by The Carlyle Group, has acquired Poway, California-based Western Fire Protection. The add-on expands Sciens' presence in Southern California and enhances its ability to offer integrated fire protection, alarm and sprinkler services across the region.

Sciens Building Solutions (Huron Capital) Acquires Critical System Solutions

July 22, 2019

Industrial Services

Sciens Building Solutions, the fire service and integrated solutions platform backed by Huron Capital, has acquired St. Petersburg, Florida-based Critical System Solutions, a provider of life safety systems including fire detection, sprinklers, security and access control. The add-on strengthens Sciens' footprint on Florida's west coast and expands its capabilities and local service capacity within commercial, educational, hospitality and healthcare end markets.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires West Fire Systems, Inc.

March 16, 2022

Engineering Services

Sciens Building Solutions has acquired Rochester, New York-based West Fire Systems, Inc., expanding Sciens' fire detection and integrated solutions platform into upstate New York and the broader Northeast. The acquisition adds West Fire's expertise in fire detection, voice communication systems, integrated security, and nurse call solutions to Sciens' national footprint as part of its buy-and-build strategy.

Carlyle Acquires Majority Stake in Sciens Building Solutions

November 9, 2021

Industrial Services

Funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle acquired a majority stake in Sciens Building Solutions from Huron Capital, with Sciens' senior management and Huron retaining minority equity and a board seat. The investment will support Sciens' growth strategy — accelerating organic investment and M&A to expand its fire and life safety platform across commercial, institutional and government end markets. Terms were not disclosed.