The invention discloses a supporting platform for building construction. The supporting platform includes a supporting frame and a supporting table, the supporting frame comprises a supporting base, supporting columns, connecting rods and an adjusting frame, the supporting columns are uniformly arranged at the corners around the top face of the supporting base, the connecting rods are arranged between the left and right supporting columns correspondingly, the adjusting frame includes a fixing rod piece and an adjusting rod piece, and the supporting table includes a main supporting table and anauxiliary supporting table. An installation method includes the following steps that a, the supporting frame is installed; b, a hydraulic lifting column is installed; c, the supporting table is installed; and d, regular maintenance and overhaul are carried out. According to the supporting platform for building construction and the installation method of the supporting platform, overall design isreasonable, the structure is simple, building and disassembling are convenient, and the overall structural strength and stability of the supporting platform are high; and through design of the main supporting table and the auxiliary supporting table, the functionality and security of the supporting platform are additionally achieved, the main supporting table can facilitate standing of an operator, the auxiliary supporting table can facilitate placement of materials and tools, and meanwhile the height of the main supporting table can be adjusted up and down according to the actual demands.