Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Akers Fire Protection

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 Anchor Fire Protection

June 21, 2022

Engineering Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a San Francisco-based holding company backed by The Carlyle Group, has acquired Anchor Fire Protection of Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania. The add-on expands Sciens' presence in Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic, giving Anchor access to broader resources and Sciens' North American footprint while allowing Anchor to continue operating with its existing culture and service offerings.

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 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.

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.

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.