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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Changes in Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2022 | Aug. 31, 2021
Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Balance | $ 2,405 | $ 3,600
Revenue recognized | (12,225) | (8,079)
Revenue deferred | 14,665 | 6,884
Balance | 4,845 | 2,405
Water and Wastewater Resource Development Segment |  |
Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Balance | 410 | 1,965
Revenue recognized | (791) | (4,521)
Revenue deferred | 951 | 2,966
Balance | 570 | 410
Land Development |  |
Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Balance | 1,995 | 1,635
Revenue recognized | (11,434) | (3,558)
Revenue deferred | 13,714 | 3,918
Balance | $ 4,275 | $ 1,995

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