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CHANGES IN BUSINESS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended |
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Dec. 28, 2021 | Nov. 30, 2021 | Nov. 30, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2021
Business Combinations [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Facility closure costs |  | $ 0 | $ 8,000 |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Assets held for sale |  | 25,083 |  | $ 25,083
Subsequent Event |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Proceeds from sale of assets | $ 313,000 |  |  |
Rancho Cucamonga Facility and Rebar Fabrication Facility |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Assets held for sale |  | $ 24,900 |  | $ 24,900

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