Building & Construction Trades, Topeka, Kan., hired Crabbe Huson to...

Building & Construction Trades, Topeka, Kan., hired Crabbe Huson to replace Fred Alger Management as small-cap value manager for the union's $120 million pension fund. Crabbe Huson will manage a $10 million portfolio. Gary Muckenthaler, plan administrator, said Alger was replaced for performance reasons. Marco is the fund's consultant. Fred Alger officials did not return calls seeking comment.