1 A minimum of 33 semester hours of work, including 27 semester hours of faculty-approved course work with an average grade of B (3.0) or above on all courses attempted. 2  Meet the research method/foreign language requirement.  Write an acceptable thesis or pass comprehensive exams (see handbook for details)
Platform framing is a method of construction used primarily in small structure applications, such as in the construction of houses or small apartment complexes and buildings. The name platform framing is derived from the manner in which the construction is undertaken. The process used is to build upward from the foundation, or platform.
Building Construction: Means & Methods. Part of the School of Architecture. Building construction is the process of adding structure to real property. The vast majority of building construction projects are small renovations, such as addition of a room, or renovation of a bathroom. Often, the owner of the property acts as laborer, paymaster, and design team for the entire project.