Wood? What's that?

There are NO wood structure buildings here. They are all poured concrete or cinder block. These are two buildings under construction. My guess to why they don't use wood here is that there must be some strange wood eating creatures in this country (like termites?) Oh wait. I know why. IT'S BECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE TREES HERE. Or grass. Or any foliage for that matter unless it's watered manually.