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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	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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