v3.26.1
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details)
$ in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2026
USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance $ 397,046
Foreign currency translation 284
Acquisitions 1,749,379
Goodwill, gross, ending balance 2,146,709
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance 10,200
Accumulated impairment, foreign currency translation 0
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance 10,200
Goodwill, net, beginning balance 386,846
Foreign currency translation 284
Goodwill, net, ending balance 2,136,509
North America Steel Group  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance 126,915
Foreign currency translation 0
Acquisitions 0
Goodwill, gross, ending balance 126,915
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance 9,542
Accumulated impairment, foreign currency translation 0
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance 9,542
Goodwill, net, beginning balance 117,373
Foreign currency translation 0
Goodwill, net, ending balance 117,373
Europe Steel Group  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance 4,608
Foreign currency translation 23
Acquisitions 0
Goodwill, gross, ending balance 4,631
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance 165
Accumulated impairment, foreign currency translation 0
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance 165
Goodwill, net, beginning balance 4,443
Foreign currency translation 23
Goodwill, net, ending balance 4,466
Construction Solutions Group  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance 265,523
Foreign currency translation 261
Acquisitions 1,749,379
Goodwill, gross, ending balance 2,015,163
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance 493
Accumulated impairment, foreign currency translation 0
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance 493
Goodwill, net, beginning balance 265,030
Foreign currency translation 261
Goodwill, net, ending balance $ 2,014,670