Sciens Building Solutions (Huron Capital) Acquires Critical System Solutions

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.

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.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Cen-Cal Fire Systems

July 14, 2022

Construction

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle Group-backed holding company focused on fire detection and security services, has acquired Cen-Cal Fire Systems, a Lodi, California-based fire sprinkler design, fabrication and installation business. The acquisition expands Sciens' platform presence and sprinkler capabilities in Northern/Central California and will enable closer collaboration with its Bay Area division, Sabah International.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Classic Protection Systems

October 15, 2024

Engineering Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed fire and life safety platform headquartered in San Francisco, has acquired Houston-based Classic Protection Systems, a family-owned fire and security services company with more than 20 years of history. The add-on expands Sciens' Texas footprint and service capabilities—adding fire alarm, CCTV, access control and maintenance capabilities across the greater Houston area.

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 (Huron Capital) Acquires Empire Electric and Empire Fire Safety

March 7, 2019

Industrial Services

Huron Capital's ExecFactor platform Sciens Building Solutions has acquired Miami-based Empire Electric, Maintenance, and Service and Empire Fire Safety as an add-on to deepen Sciens' fire detection, suppression and electrical services presence in Florida. Empire, founded in 1988, will remain led by President Tony Hernandez and brings over 100 employees and capabilities in design, installation, compliance testing, maintenance and monitoring for commercial, hospitality, healthcare, education and residential customers.