Sciens Building Solutions (Huron Capital) Acquires Empire Electric and Empire Fire Safety

Sciens Building Solutions (Huron Capital) Acquires Critical System Solutions

July 22, 2019

Industrial Services

Sciens Building Solutions, the fire service and integrated solutions platform backed by Huron Capital, has acquired St. Petersburg, Florida-based Critical System Solutions, a provider of life safety systems including fire detection, sprinklers, security and access control. The add-on strengthens Sciens' footprint on Florida's west coast and expands its capabilities and local service capacity within commercial, educational, hospitality and healthcare end markets.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Elite Fire Safety

June 23, 2022

Engineering Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed holding company focused on fire detection and security services, has acquired Novi, Michigan-based Elite Fire Safety as an add-on to expand Sciens' U.S. footprint into Michigan. Elite, founded in 2007 and employing nearly 80 professionals, provides fire and life safety design, installation, testing, maintenance and monitoring services to healthcare and high-rise/commercial customers.

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 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.