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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2024 | Aug. 31, 2023
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired | $ 57,300 |
Tensar |  |
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired | 57,681 | $ 57,206
Trade names | Tensar |  |
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired | 54,531 | 54,056
In-process research and development | Tensar |  |
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired | 2,400 | 2,400
Non-Compete Agreements | Tensar |  |
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired | $ 750 | $ 750

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