Publishing events company

We are KMP, Karen McAvoy Publishing Ltd. A design and publishing company at heart that seeks to innovate
in multiple different creative avenues. Take a look at what we can do!

01 - About Us

We're more than just content specialists & creatives - we're storytellers, strategists and digital visionaries.

12+

Professional people

20+

Years in business

KMP is a small, passionate team of like-minded individuals who collaborate with clients to ensure their ideas come to life. With three bi-monthly publications, two trade shows and two industry award ceremonies per year, our team thrives on a busy workload.

Based in Moira, Northern Ireland, the company was founded by Karen McAvoy in 2005 to bring all her knowledge, experience and clientele under one roof. The goal was clear – to enhance and expand what was already good and make it great.

20 years on, KMP is still achieving this goal – constantly innovating, improving and embracing the latest media and marketing trends and technology to deliver the best products to our clients and readership. 

02 - Our Publications

With three extremely successful trade magazines, KMP thrives through its ability to give our readers exactly what they want and need.

NI Builder Magazine

In existance for over 30 years, NI Builder Magazine is Northern Ireland’s only trade magazine for the construction industry. NI Builder covers the latest news and updates, product launches, topical features and case studies including a dedicated NI Housebuilder section.
Through our website, social media channels and e-mail marketing solutions, we are able to offer a range of digital solutions to reach a targeted audience throughout Ireland.
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Ireland’s Electrical Magazine

Ireland's Electrical Magazine has been in existance since 2004. Dedicated to informing readers about the latest developments in the electrical industry throughout Ireland & Northern Ireland.
Our publication is distributed free, on a controlled circulation of approximately 6,000 copies to named individuals from across the electrical industry.
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Ireland’s Plumbing and Heating Magazine

Ireland’s Plumbing & Heating Magazine covers the latest industry news, product launches, in-depth features and case studies, keeping you fully up to date with the most current industry insights.
With 6,500 copies, of our publication distributed across the plumbing and heating industry, we are able to offer a range of digital solutions to reach a targeted audience.
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03 - Trade Shows

KMP organises and manages two trade shows per year under the Bepex banner. The event represents an amalgamation of the sectors and companies featuring across the three magazines, all in one event.

Be part of Ireland’s leading trade show for electrical, plumbing and construction professionals. Bepex offers visitors innovative solutions and new products to enhance every contract from residential builds to large commercial projects, as well as their own business efficiency. Discover hundreds of products, live demonstrations, expert-led seminars and excellent networking opportunities.

04 - Awards

KMP runs four biennial awards ceremonies for the electrical and heating & plumbing industries in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with one held each year in each region.

Plumbing & Heating Awards

The Plumbing & Heating Awards are a celebration of exceptional companies and individuals making their industry a better place. From people and project to wholesaler accolades, companies are given the recognition they deserve, industry wide.

The Electrical Awards

The Electrical Awards are a celebration of the workers of the electrical industry, the sparkies who make the world light up. Providing a platform for excellence and innovation, the Awards can propel even the smallest businesses into trade stardom.

CEF Excellence Awards

The CEF Excellence Awards have been a long been a highlight of the construction calendar, recognising innovation, quality and professionalism across the sector. In 2026, the awards are evolving to reflect the scale and breadth of today’s construction industry.

05 - Organisers of

Publishing & events company at heart that seeks to innovate in multiple different creative avenues.

Crafting impactful experiences, one step at a time

05 - Our Blog

Read about some of our 2026 highlights

06 - our creative team

Meet our team, the people who make it happen

The KMP team runs small but efficient. Our team consists of dedicated individuals who, when put together, help to manage, run and execute every aspect of the business to the highest standard. The KMP team is stronger than ever helping to break stereotypes and improve the industry as a whole.

Karen McAvoy
Janice Uprichard
Jacqui Fairley
Julie Ann Guiney
Michael Joyce

And the shy ones!

Alyson Magee – Editor

Julie Boyde – Media Manager

Andrea Simpson – Office Manager

Grace McSherry – Head Digital Comms

Amie Boyle – Designer

Laoise Boyle – Administration

Gordan McAvoy – Photography