# Sciens Building Solutions

> Sciens Building Solutions is a national fire-life safety and security systems integrator headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Built since 2016 through a rapid roll-up of regional specialists, Sciens designs, installs, inspects, services and monitors fire detection, suppression, sprinkler, security and communications systems for commercial, institutional and government buildings across more than a dozen U.S. states. Backed by Carlyle, it aims to become the largest independent fire-life safety and security integrator in the United States.

- **Founded:** 2016
- **Headquarters:** Pleasanton, California, United States
- **Founders:** Terry Heath (Founder & CEO), Huron Capital (Founding Private Equity Sponsor (ExecFactor program))
- **Team size:** ~1,800 employees
- **Products:** Fire Alarm & Detection Systems, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Fire Suppression Systems, Security Solutions, Communication Systems
- **Notable:** Completed 13+ acquisitions since 2016, becoming a national fire-life safety platform., Achieved a greater than 35-fold increase in revenue and EBITDA from formation to the 2021 Carlyle sale., Grew to 20+ locations across at least a dozen U.S. states.

## Products & services

- **Fire Alarm & Detection Systems** — Design, installation, inspection, testing and service of fire detection and alarm systems.
- **Fire Sprinkler Systems** — Installation and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems for commercial and institutional buildings.
- **Fire Suppression Systems** — Special-hazard and kitchen-hood suppression systems, fire pumps and extinguishers.
- **Security Solutions** — Integrated access control, video surveillance and intrusion systems (Lenel, Brivo, SALTO and similar platforms).
- **Communication Systems** — ERCES/BDA in-building emergency communications, commercial audio/video and data communications.
- **Sciens Service Suite (S3)** — Unified service platform offering one bill, one point of contact and local expert support for fire-life safety management.
- **Central Station Monitoring** — 24/7 monitoring of fire and security systems across client sites.

## Achievements

- Completed 13+ acquisitions since 2016, becoming a national fire-life safety platform.
- Achieved a greater than 35-fold increase in revenue and EBITDA from formation to the 2021 Carlyle sale.
- Grew to 20+ locations across at least a dozen U.S. states.
- Secured majority investment from The Carlyle Group in December 2021.
- Continued aggressive expansion with multiple acquisitions in 2025 and 2026 (New York, Virginia, California, Texas, Florida, Maryland).

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Acquired Fire Safety, Inc. of Clearwater, Florida - its ninth Florida acquisition.
- **2026-01** — Acquired Southern Fire Control of Pembroke Pines, Florida - its eighth Florida acquisition.
- **2025-08** — Acquired Alarmtechs, Inc. of Katy, Texas, expanding its Houston-area / Texas footprint.
- **2025-06** — Acquired Apple Valley Communications in California (eighth California acquisition).
- **2025-02** — Acquired Akers Fire Protection in Lorton, Virginia - first Virginia market entry.
- **2025-01** — Acquired Fire Security & Sound Systems in New York.

## Links

- Website: https://sciensusa.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sciensbuildingsolutions
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SciensSciens
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sciensbuildingsolutions1931
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/sciensbuildingsolutions
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/sciensbuildingsolutions/

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Last updated: 2026-06-01