Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Standard Electronics

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Educational Electronics (New Orleans)

October 22, 2024

Electrical Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed fire and life safety platform, has acquired Educational Electronics, a New Orleans-area fire alarm and security systems provider with locations in Harahan and Abita Springs, Louisiana. The deal expands Sciens' geographic footprint into the New Orleans market and brings the platform's service suite and capabilities to local education, multi-family, healthcare, commercial and government customers.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Electronic Security Solutions (ESS)

April 14, 2022

Industrial Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a San Francisco-based building solutions platform backed by The Carlyle Group, has acquired Electronic Security Solutions (ESS), a Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania-based fire and security integrator founded in 1999. The add-on expands Sciens' footprint into the Philadelphia tri-state market (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware) and augments its capabilities in fire detection, alarm and security services.

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 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 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.

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.