Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Classic Protection Systems

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 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 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.

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 Alarmtechs

August 12, 2025

Industrial Services

Sciens Building Solutions has acquired Katy, Texas-based Alarmtechs, a fire and life safety installation, servicing and monitoring company, to expand Sciens' presence in the Texas market. Sciens, a San Francisco-based fire and life safety platform backed by The Carlyle Group, will integrate Alarmtechs' capabilities in fire alarm, security integration and sprinkler services into its nationwide service platform.

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.