Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Southern Fire Control
January 20, 2026
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.
- Buyers
- Sciens Building Solutions, The Carlyle Group
- Targets
- Southern Fire Control
- Platforms
- Sciens Building Solutions
- Industry
- Engineering Services
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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