Sciens Building Solutions Acquires J.W. Dielmann

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 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 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 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 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.