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Despite significant BIM advantages, most construction projects suffer from low BIM performance due to the fragmented BIM use mode. To facilitate lifecycle-integrated BIM implementation, this study demonstrates that introducing BIM lifecycle service providers (BLSPs) is feasible and offers significant improvements in terms of BIM benefits. Hence, this study proposes a customized framework to select BLSPs. Approach: This study utilized both qualitative and quantitative methods. It first adopted semi-structured interviews as part of the qualitative method to deduce the initial criteria for BLSPs\u2019 selection. 30 interviews were conducted iteratively with managers proficient and experienced in selecting BLSPs, through which 25 initial criteria were identified. Then, as the basis of the applied quantitative method, a questionnaire survey was used to evaluate these criteria by determining the critical ones, identifying the latent factor groupings, and assigning criteria weights. Subsequently, an assessment framework was established. Finally, the study was in favor of eight construction projects, highlighting the practicality and validity of the framework. Findings: The results depicted that project BIM service capability is a primary factor for BLSPs\u2019 selection. Within this factor, several specialized criteria need to be considered, such as \u201cboundary spanning competence of the BIM manager\u201d and \u201cBIM service plans with lifecycle cognition.\u201d Meanwhile, \u201cpast innovative BIM service practices\u201d and \u201cBIM research and development (R&amp;D)\u201d that originate in corporate innovation capacity were emphasized when selecting BLSPs. Furthermore, for holistic assessment and recognizing the peculiarities of digital BIM service, the study found that criteria like \u201cPrivacy and security\u201d and \u201cBackup system\u201d are required, which demonstrate BIM service reliability. Originality\/value: This study expands on the conventional partner selection frameworks in the construction sector and thus defines and validates a tailored one for BLSPs\u2019 selection. 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