Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Anchor Fire Protection

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Akers Fire Protection

February 12, 2025

Construction

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed fire and life-safety platform, has acquired Lorton, Virginia-based Akers Fire Protection. The add-on expands Sciens' U.S. footprint into Virginia and augments its commercial fire sprinkler installation, retrofit and testing capabilities for commercial, government and industrial customers in the DC–VA–MD region.

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 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 Absolute Protective Systems

June 14, 2022

Electrical Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a San Francisco-based building-systems platform backed by The Carlyle Group, has acquired Absolute Protective Systems, a Piscataway, New Jersey fire protection and security systems integrator. The transaction is an add-on to Sciens' North American platform to expand its capabilities and presence in the Northeast U.S., with Absolute partnering closely with Sciens' Philadelphia-area division, Electronic Security Solutions.

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 Fire Alarm Control Systems (FACS)

August 11, 2022

Electrical Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a San Francisco-based platform backed by The Carlyle Group, has acquired San Antonio, Texas-based Fire Alarm Control Systems, Inc. (FACS). The acquisition is an add-on to Sciens' fire detection and integrated solutions platform and begins the company's expansion into the Texas market.