Operating Company Industrial Services

Sciens Building Solutions

Pleasanton, California, United States

Sciens Building Solutions is a trusted provider committed to delivering complete fire protection, security, communications and electrical solutions that protect lives and ensure business continuity. It provides life-safety solutions—from schools to hospital campuses and skyscrapers—plus engineering/design, installation, and ongoing service/maintenance of code-compliant systems.

Focus Areas
Fire protection, Fire detection & alarms, Fire suppression & sprinkler systems
Website
sciensusa.com

Tracked deals

32

32 tracked deals across 2019-2026.

Recent pace

5

5 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Addon

30 addon · 2 buyout

Sciens Building Solutions Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 6 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 6 years for Sciens Building Solutions. 3 2019 10 2022 4 2023 8 2024 2 2025 ~6 est. 5 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

Showing the 12 most recent of 32 tracked deals for Sciens Building Solutions.

  • Buyer
    Sciens Building Solutions
    Target
    Fire Safe Protection Services
    Type
    Addon

    Sciens Building Solutions welcomed Houston, Texas-based Fire Safe Protection Services into its U.S. portfolio. Fire Safe Protection Services provides integrated fire, security, sprinkler, monitoring, and communication systems across healthcare, education, commercial, and mixed-use facilities in the Houston market.

  • Buyer
    Sciens Building Solutions
    Target
    Priority Systems, Inc.
    Seller
    Michael LeJeune, Sr.
    Type
    Buyout

    Sciens Building Solutions announced it has welcomed Metairie, Louisiana-based Priority Systems, Inc. into its portfolio. The deal expands Sciens’ fire and life safety presence in the greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas and supports Sciens’ “buy-and-build” consolidation strategy in niche technical services.

  • Buyer
    Sciens Building Solutions
    Target
    ARK Systems, Inc.
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Sciens Building Solutions acquired ARK Systems, Inc., a Columbia, Maryland-based provider of integrated data communications, video, sound, fire, and security alarm systems. The acquisition is intended to expand Sciens’ portfolio in the United States and support its growth across key markets nationwide.

  • Buyer
    Sciens Building Solutions
    Target
    Fire Safety, Inc.
    Seller
    Steve Bussinah (founder and owner of FSI), Mina Bayood (co-owner and general manager of FSI), Byron (co-owner of FSI)
    Type
    Addon

    Sciens Building Solutions, backed by The Carlyle Group, announced it has welcomed Clearwater, Florida-based Fire Safety, Inc. (FSI) to its growing portfolio. The deal expands Sciens’ presence in Florida and adds FSI’s fire suppression/sprinkler installation and service capabilities to Sciens’ service suite.

  • Buyer
    Sciens Building Solutions, The Carlyle Group
    Target
    Southern Fire Control
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Sciens Building Solutions
    Target
    Alarmtechs, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Sciens Building Solutions
    Target
    Akers Fire Protection
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Sciens Building Solutions
    Target
    J.W. Dielmann, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed fire and life safety platform based in San Francisco, has acquired Bulverde- (San Antonio-) based J.W. Dielmann, a commercial fire-life safety services company founded in 1995. The add-on expands Sciens' presence in south Texas and will integrate J.W. Dielmann's capabilities with Sciens' San Antonio operations to deepen service offerings and resources for local customers.

  • Buyer
    Sciens Building Solutions, The Carlyle Group
    Target
    Educational Electronics
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Sciens Building Solutions
    Target
    Classic Protection Systems
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Sciens Building Solutions, The Carlyle Group
    Target
    Western Fire Protection
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Sciens Building Solutions, The Carlyle Group
    Target
    Standard Electronics
    Seller
    John Mongillo, Brent Dusenberry
    Type
    Addon

    Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed fire and life safety platform, has acquired El Cajon, California-based Standard Electronics, a provider of fire alarm and low-voltage systems serving the greater San Diego area. The add-on expands Sciens' Southern California footprint and brings additional expertise serving K-12 schools, government and other commercial verticals.

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