worksite
noun
work·site
ˈwərk-ˌsīt 
variants
or work site
plural worksites or work sites
1
: a place where construction, demolition, renovation, or repair work is in progress
The course will make site workers aware of the differences between disaster sites and regular construction or demolition worksites …—
North Country Now (Potsdam, New York)
North Country Now (Potsdam, New York)"We have started to install erosion controls at the worksite off of Oakdale Avenue and crews have completed the installation of one rock entrance to the worksite …," said Energy Transfer spokesperson Joe Massaro.—Damon C. Williams
Damon C. WilliamsThe new, permanent repairs will consist of removing the two existing bridge spans and installing two new ones. … Crews will also replace gravel and rails as well as perform some minor resurfacing at the work site.—Christopher Cann
Christopher CannMHBA [=Manitoba Home Builder's Association] renovator members take worksite safety just as seriously.—Lanny McInnes
Lanny McInnes2
: a place (such as an office or factory) where people work : workplace
The … survey covers 131,000 businesses and government agencies which make up 670,000 worksites …—Nate DiCamillo
Nate DiCamillo… large numbers of employees have only a virtual presence at their worksites.—The Victoria (British Columbia) Times Colonist
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Homeland Security Investigations Tampa, a unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, carried out the Florida worksite immigration operation with help from the U.S. Marshals Service, the Florida Highway Patrol and a federal prison.
—Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2025
Their ability to make appointments with little or no waiting increases productivity by reducing time away from worksites.
—Web Golinkin, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Nothing prepares young people for the reality of the workplace like being right in the middle of an active worksite.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Take pictures in iconic places within your worksites that make the women the stars in front of amazing backgrounds.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2025
Their ability to make appointments with little or no waiting increases productivity by reducing time away from worksites.
—Web Golinkin, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Nothing prepares young people for the reality of the workplace like being right in the middle of an active worksite.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Take pictures in iconic places within your worksites that make the women the stars in front of amazing backgrounds.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Worksite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worksite. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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