Written by Sue Dyer, Founder, IPI

‘Twas the night before Christmas, out on the site, 
Not a hard hat was stirring, the welds all were tight. 
The plans were all stacked in the trailer with care, 
In hopes that no RFIs soon would be there. 

The partners were nestled all snug in their vests, 
Dreaming of projects that pass every test. 
The owner with the builder, the designer with cheer, 
Had just settled in for a bright new year. 

When out by the crane there arose such a sight, 
The crew dropped their cocoa to gaze in delight. 
Away to the scaffolds they ran with a dash, 
Climbed up the ladders in one joyful flash. 

The moon on the steel gave a magical glow, 
And what to their wondering eyes did it show? 
A Christmas tree shining from high overhead, 
With bright lights and garlands and hard hats in red. 

The crew cheered together, their voices rang clear
“Happy Partnering to all, and a brilliant New Year!”