As the previous post pointed out, the huts represent the civilization and the law and order that Ralph hopes can be built up on the island. He is eager to be rescued and sees organization and rules as the way to make that happen. He tries to organize the boys to build the huts, but they fail and end up with only a few miserable structures after hours of labor.
From the very start, Ralph's efforts to organize the boys and maintain order are doomed. Ralph tries over and over again to combat the savagery that exists inside all the boys but ends up failing. Jack manages to see this savagery and their fear of the unknown as the best way to usurp Ralph's power and quickly manipulates the boys to come over to his side.
By chapter 10, when Ralph and Piggy and Samneric are the only boys left on their side of the island, there is some talk of trying to maintain the fire and keeping things going on their side. This, of course, is futile once Jack and the hunters raid and steal Piggy's glasses later that evening.
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